Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN12
- Coordinates
- 47.1996, -94.7499
- Elevation
- 1,380 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/08
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:59 PM | 02:59Z |
Plan a flight from MN12
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 15/33
3,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,600 ft | |
| 15/33 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKD · Park Rapids | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r032° / 22.4 NM |
| BJI · Bemidji | VORTAC | 108.60 | r150° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN12. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN THE RY APCH SLOPE SFC BE LOWERED OR REMOVED. OTHERWISE THE RY THR SHOULD BE DSPLCD & CLEARLY MARKED SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER ALL OBSTNS. THE AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF THE RY CTRLN & 300 FT FROM EITHER END OF THE RY END BE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTNS.
- 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 MN12 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 MN12
Robco Airport (MN12) is an airport in Laporte, MN, at 1,380 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN12, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN12 have a control tower?
No. Robco Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN12?
Robco Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN12?
Robco Airport is in Laporte, MN, at an elevation of 1,380 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.1996, -94.7499.
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