Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN17
- Coordinates
- 46.2722, -94.2394
- Elevation
- 1,225 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/03
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 02:51Z |
Plan a flight from MN17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRD · Brainerd | VORTAC | 116.90 | r240° / 10 NM |
| RYM · Camp Ripley | TACAN | 111.10 | r021° / 11.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- TFC PTN OPNS TO S OF RWY /ALL TURNS TO RGT WHEN APCH/DEP TO E, ALL TURNS TO LEFT WHEN APCH/DEP TO W/.
- DO NOT CHART PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- 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 MN17 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 MN17
Jackson Field (MN17) is an airport in Brainerd, MN, at 1,225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN17 have a control tower?
No. Jackson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN17?
Jackson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN17?
Jackson Field is in Brainerd, MN, at an elevation of 1,225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.2722, -94.2394.
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