18Y

VFR

MILACA MUNI

MILACA · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,100'
Longest RWY
2,900'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 18Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,100'
MSL · field 1,100' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 18Y

18Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPNM (PRINCETON MUNI) · 12.8 NM away. Conditions at 18Y may differ.

METAR · KPNM

Observed 12:55Z

KPNM 281255Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 04/M00 A2991 RMK AO2 T00421003
Wind
310° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
56 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 NE
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN OLDENBURG
Address
255 - 1ST STREET EAST, MILACA MN 56353

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

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310° · 11 kt
RWY 34
339°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 339° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,100 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored159° / 339°2,900 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1648', trees, 649' from thr, 158' R of cntrln, slope 13

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

Chart Supplement
18Y · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway 16/34 has nonstandard low intensity lights with spacing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 16/34 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service call 320-267-6898.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 18Y

Answer card
ICAO
18Y
Name
MILACA MUNI
Location
MILACA, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,100 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,100 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Milaca Muni is in Milaca, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,100 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,900 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field performance and use the published magnetic runway headings. This is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Milaca Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The published remarks also note that ultralight traffic is active in and around the airport. That matters on arrival and departure, so keep your scan tight in the pattern and on the taxi area.

Runway 16/34 has nonstandard low-intensity lighting with spacing. It is also marked with yellow cones. If you are arriving after dark or in marginal visibility, verify the lighting setup before you go. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Minneapolis ARTCC. If you need anything else on the field, call the airport contact or the FBO directly before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Milaca Muni (18Y)?
18Y has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,900 ft long and turf.
Does Milaca Muni have a tower?
No. 18Y is an untowered field, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 18Y?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at Milaca Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for 18Y. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 18Y?
Milaca Municipal Airport is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I know about traffic at Milaca Muni?
Published remarks say ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Expect extra eyes outside the cockpit in the pattern and on final.
What are the runway lighting notes at 18Y?
Runway 16/34 has nonstandard low-intensity lights with spacing. The runway is also marked with yellow cones.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Milaca Muni?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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