J J and T Airport Private
MN81 · East Grand Forks, MN · 828 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MN81
- Coordinates
- 47.9889, -97.0312
- Elevation
- 828 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- Activated
- 1990/09
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:13 PM | 03:13Z |
Plan a flight from MN81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r063° / 6.5 NM |
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r077° / 15.2 NM |
| TVF · Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r254° / 34.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MN81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL USE.
- 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 MN81 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 MN81
J J and T Airport (MN81) is an airport in East Grand Forks, MN, at 828 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MN81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MN81 have a control tower?
No. J J and T Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MN81?
J J and T Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MN81?
J J and T Airport is in East Grand Forks, MN, at an elevation of 828 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.9889, -97.0312.
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