09I

VFR

INTL FALLS

INTERNATIONAL FALLS · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,110'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:54Z
VFR sectional · 09I
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Before you fly into 09I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,710'
MSL · field 1,110' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 09I

09I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KINL (FALLS INTL/EINARSON FLD) · 2.7 NM away. Conditions at 09I may differ.

METAR · KINL

Observed 17:54Z

KINL 281754Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM OVC050 07/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP143 T00671028 10067 20017 51016
Wind
360° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
416 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude
600 ft AGL · 1,710 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOR EINARSON
Address
PO BOX 831, INTL FALLS MN 56649

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
09I · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Customs
Available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Pilots contact Falls International Airport on 122.8 for aeronautical advisory information for the seaplane base.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • A phone is located in the Customs building.Show FAA
  • Aircraft requiring US Customs contact Princeton Flight Service Station on 123.6 15 minutes prior to arrival. Also call US Customs at (218) 283-2541 prior to takeoff.Show FAA
  • Use caution for a plus 105 foot lookout tower north of the facility on the Canadian side of the river.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided the traffic pattern altitude is 600 feet above ground level K or 1700 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • Pilots maintain 500 feet above ground level traffic pattern altitude separation from traffic at Falls International Airport two miles southwest.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is located at Falls International Airport.Show FAA
  • The windsock is located at the Border Patrol helipad approximately one half mile west of the seaplane dock.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address: thor@einarsonflying.com (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 09I

Answer card
ICAO
09I
Name
INTL FALLS
Location
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,110 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,710 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

INTL FALLS sits in International Falls, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,110 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL, which is 1,710 ft MSL. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

This is a seaplane base setup, so plan your arrival with that in mind. UNICOM is located at Falls International Airport two miles southwest. Pilots are asked to keep 500 ft AGL pattern separation from traffic at that airport. The windsock is by the Border Patrol helipad about one half mile west of the seaplane dock. There is also a plus 105 ft lookout tower north of the facility on the Canadian side of the river. That is worth keeping in mind on the approach.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need current fuel or service options, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Aircraft needing US Customs should contact Princeton Flight Service Station on 123.6 15 minutes before arrival. Call US Customs at (218) 283-2541 before takeoff if needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 09I?
The published pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That equals 1,710 ft MSL at this field.
Does 09I have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 09I. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is 09I a runway airport or a seaplane base?
The facts list no runways for 09I. The published remarks refer to it as a seaplane base, so plan accordingly.
What frequencies should I use at 09I?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 09I?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What should I know about traffic near 09I?
Keep 500 ft AGL separation from traffic at Falls International Airport two miles southwest. The published remarks also call out a 105 ft lookout tower north of the facility on the Canadian side of the river.
How do I handle customs for 09I?
For aircraft requiring US Customs, contact Princeton Flight Service Station on 123.6 15 minutes before arrival. Call US Customs at (218) 283-2541 before takeoff if needed.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 09I?
Contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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