Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN18
- Coordinates
- 46.1782, -94.0886
- Elevation
- 1,275 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- 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
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 15 S
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 | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 02:50Z |
Plan a flight from MN18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRD · Brainerd | VORTAC | 116.90 | r191° / 10.5 NM |
| RYM · Camp Ripley | TACAN | 111.10 | r062° / 12.3 NM |
| STC · Saint Cloud | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r355° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBS REMOVED/LOWERED OR THRS DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 SLOPES; 200' EITHER END & 125' EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN BE CLEAR OF OBS.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- NO SNW PLWG IN WINT; GRASS MOWED IN SUMMER.
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 MN18 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 MN18
Barrett Airport (MN18) is an airport in Brainerd, MN, at 1,275 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 MN18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN18 have a control tower?
No. Barrett Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN18?
Barrett Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN18?
Barrett Airport is in Brainerd, MN, at an elevation of 1,275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.1782, -94.0886.
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