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Lorenz Airport Private

MN11 · Benson, MN · 1,050 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered

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

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:56 AM09:56Z
Sunrise05:34 AM10:34Z
Sunset09:14 PM02:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:51 PM02:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:51 PM → 04:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:14 PM → 04:34 AM

Plan a flight from MN11

Traffic pattern

17TPANESW
LEFT traffic
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
17
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MVE · MontevideoVOR-DME111.60r015° / 20.9 NM
ILL · WillmarVOR-DME113.70r296° / 22.1 NM
MOX · MorrisVOR-DME109.60r127° / 24 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN11. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
DONN H. LORENZ
160 40TH AVENUE SE, BENSON, MN
320-843-2171
Manager
DONN H. LORENZ
ROUTE 3 BOX 177, BENSON, MN
320-843-2171

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.

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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