Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN50
- Coordinates
- 48.3702, -95.8069
- Elevation
- 1,150 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
- 1977/01
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 09:28 PM | 02:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:10 PM | 03:10Z |
Plan a flight from MN50
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
2,640 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r032° / 23.6 NM |
| ROX · Roseau | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r184° / 29.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN50. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED TO THE SOUTH OF RWY 09/27. UNICOM CONTACT BE MAINTAINED WITH HAGENS PVT ARPT AND KALAMAR FIELD ARPT DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING OPERATIONS AT ARTHUR FIELD ARPT.
- 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 MN50 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 MN50
Arthur Field (MN50) is an airport in Gatzke, MN, at 1,150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN50 have a control tower?
No. Arthur Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN50?
Arthur Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN50?
Arthur Field is in Gatzke, MN, at an elevation of 1,150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3702, -95.8069.
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