12D

MVFR

TOWER MUNI

TOWER · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,369.9'
Longest RWY
3,400'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 12D
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,369.9'
MSL · field 1,369.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 12D

12D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCQM (COOK MUNI) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at 12D may differ.

METAR · KCQM

Observed 16:55Z

KCQM 281655Z AUTO 30009G16KT 270V330 10SM BKN029 OVC034 07/01 A2989 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
776 ft
Ceiling
2,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN BURGESS
Address
PO BOX 576, 602 MAIN ST, TOWER MN 55790-0576

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
300° · 9 kt
RWY 26
266°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 266° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,370 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored86° / 266°3,400 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)32', brush, 478' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 8
26PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)39', brush, 312' from thr, 233' R of cntrln, slope 2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
12D · IAP
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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
Other services
BCHGR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a 270-foot hill located 2500 feet southeast of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 34 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activation or increased intensity of the PAPI on runways 08 and 26 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 08 and 26 is on the CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on runways 08 and 26 are preset to medium intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day self service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Runway 26 is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 12D

Answer card
ICAO
12D
Name
TOWER MUNI
Location
TOWER, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,369.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,369.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Tower Muni Airport is in Tower, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,369.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 3,400 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Tower Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day self-serve by credit card. The airport remarks also note that PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 08 and 26 are activated on CTAF. The lights are preset to medium intensity.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 34 degrees Celsius. There is also a 270-foot hill about 2,500 feet southeast of the airport. Runway 26 is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of centerline. Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. If you need a clearance, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. For a first-time arrival, brief the hill. Brief the runway 26 centerline note. Brief the CTAF lighting procedure before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 12D Tower Muni?
12D has one runway, 08/26. It is 3,400 ft long and asphalt.
Does Tower Muni have a control tower?
No. Tower Muni is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at 12D?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at Tower Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for 12D. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which fuel is available at 12D?
The on-field FBO is Tower Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 12D?
The PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 08 and 26 are activated on CTAF. The runway lights are preset to medium intensity.
What should I know about runway 26 at Tower Muni?
Runway 26 is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of centerline. Plan your approach carefully and brief that limitation before arrival.
Are there any terrain or weather notes for 12D?
Yes. There is a 270-foot hill about 2,500 feet southeast of the airport. It is also a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 34 degrees Celsius.

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