16D

VFR

PERHAM MUNI

PERHAM · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,376'
Longest RWY
4,102'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:42Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 16D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,376'
MSL · field 1,376' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 16D

16D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDTL (DETROIT LAKES/WETHING FLD) · 17.1 NM away. Conditions at 16D may differ.

METAR · KDTL

Observed 15:42Z

KDTL 281542Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 05/M00 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
370 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHNATHAN SMITH
Address
125 2ND ST NE,, P.O. BOX 130, PERHAM MN 56573

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 31
308°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,376 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored128° / 308°4,102 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 13
16D · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Helicopter operations are on the northwest corner of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ultralights are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicator on runway 13 and runway 31 and the runway end identifier lights on runway 13 and runway 31, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 16D

Answer card
ICAO
16D
Name
PERHAM MUNI
Location
PERHAM, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,376 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,376 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,102 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Perham Muni sits in Perham, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,376 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,102 ft long with asphalt pavement. 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 published remarks also note medium intensity runway lights on 13/31. They are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the PAPI on runway 13 and runway 31. Runway end identifier lights on both ends are also tied to CTAF activation. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The on-field FBO is Perham Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (218) 346-4455 if you need current details before arrival.

A few operational notes matter here. Helicopter operations are on the northwest corner of the airport. Ultralights are on and near the field. There is also a ground communications outlet on 121.725. If you need clearance delivery and ground comms are not available, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. For a first-time arrival, plan for an uncontrolled field with mixed traffic and use standard self-announced procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 16D?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Perham Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 16D. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
What runway does Perham Muni use and how long is it?
The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is asphalt and 4,102 ft long.
Is 16D towered?
No. Perham Muni is an uncontrolled airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and runway lighting activation.
What fuel is available at Perham Muni?
The on-field FBO is Perham Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
How do I turn on the runway lights at 16D?
The runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Use it to activate the PAPI and runway end identifier lights on runway 13/31.
Are there any special traffic concerns at Perham Muni?
Yes. Helicopter operations are on the northwest corner of the airport. Ultralights are on and in the vicinity of the field, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern.
What should I do if ground communications are unavailable for clearance delivery?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588 if clearance delivery is unavailable via the ground communications outlet. The field also has a ground communications outlet on 121.725.

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