Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN42
- Coordinates
- 47.6612, -95.9455
- Elevation
- 1,204 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/08
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:06 PM | 03:06Z |
Plan a flight from MN42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r150° / 26.4 NM |
| BJI · Bemidji | VORTAC | 108.60 | r274° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN42. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ADDNL CTC: PAUL VOTAVA 218-289-7771 CELL: 701-306-4730 PAULV630@GMAIL.COM
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 MN42 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 MN42
Oak Lake Air Strip (MN42) is an airport in Erskine, MN, at 1,204 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN42 have a control tower?
No. Oak Lake Air Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN42?
Oak Lake Air Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN42?
Oak Lake Air Strip is in Erskine, MN, at an elevation of 1,204 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6612, -95.9455.
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