Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN52
- Coordinates
- 47.2285, -93.0920
- Elevation
- 1,360 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- 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
- 1967/07
- Distance from city
- 17 SSW
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 | 04:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:52 PM | 02:52Z |
Plan a flight from MN52
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,800 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIB · Hibbing | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r253° / 16.4 NM |
| GPZ · Grand Rapids | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r070° / 16.6 NM |
| EVM · Eveleth | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r243° / 26.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN52. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- COWS OCNLLY ON RY
- MIGRATORY WATER FOWL SEASONAL
- DO NOT CHART PER MN DOT.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- OWNER JON BOGEN.
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 MN52 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 MN52
Gospel Ranch Airport (MN52) is an airport in Hibbing, MN, at 1,360 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN52 have a control tower?
No. Gospel Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN52?
Gospel Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN52?
Gospel Ranch Airport is in Hibbing, MN, at an elevation of 1,360 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.2285, -93.0920.
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