Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN11
- Coordinates
- 45.3000, -95.5450
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 5 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 02:51Z |
Plan a flight from MN11
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVE · Montevideo | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r015° / 20.9 NM |
| ILL · Willmar | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r296° / 22.1 NM |
| MOX · Morris | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r127° / 24 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN11. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED RWY END IS RELOCATED AND MARKED TO PROVIDE A 20:1 APPROACH OVER SPECIFIC OBSTRUCTIONS.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open MN11 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About MN11
Lorenz Airport (MN11) is an airport in Benson, MN, at 1,050 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN11, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN11 have a control tower?
No. Lorenz Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN11?
Lorenz Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN11?
Lorenz Airport is in Benson, MN, at an elevation of 1,050 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3000, -95.5450.
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