Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN28
- Coordinates
- 44.9830, -94.7481
- Elevation
- 1,120 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
- 1977/02
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 04:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:47 PM | 02:47Z |
Plan a flight from MN28
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,550 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWN · Darwin | VORTAC | 109.00 | r236° / 14 NM |
| ILL · Willmar | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r115° / 16.6 NM |
| RWF · Redwood Falls | VOR-DME | 113.30 | r021° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN28. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE USE; VFR OPNS ONLY.
- 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 MN28 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 MN28
Lux Strip (MN28) is an airport in Cosmos, MN, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN28 have a control tower?
No. Lux Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN28?
Lux Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN28?
Lux Strip is in Cosmos, MN, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.9830, -94.7481.
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