Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN68
- Coordinates
- 45.6568, -93.4823
- Elevation
- 997 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/12
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:45 PM | 02:45Z |
Plan a flight from MN68
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,036 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,036 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC · Saint Cloud | VOR-DME | 112.10 | r072° / 25.1 NM |
| GEP · Gopher | VORTAC | 117.30 | r346° / 31 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN68. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 MN68 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 MN68
Pfau Airstrip (MN68) is an airport in Princeton, MN, at 997 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,036 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN68 have a control tower?
No. Pfau Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN68?
Pfau Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,036 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN68?
Pfau Airstrip is in Princeton, MN, at an elevation of 997 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6568, -93.4823.
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