21D

VFR

LAKE ELMO

ST PAUL · MINNESOTA

Elev
932.9'
Longest RWY
3,504'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Before you fly into 21D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,932.9'
MSL · field 932.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +11 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 21D

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

K21D 280955Z AUTO 31011G15KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A2983 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 11G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
68 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
9 NM E
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
21D (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PHILIP TIEDEMAN
Address
6040 28TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55450-2799

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0700-1900
  • NOV-MAR · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 11 kt
RWY 32
317°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 317° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,933 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored137° / 317°3,504 ftASPHStandard L
04/2238° / 218°2,496 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)
32PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)

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 14
21D · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,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 contact Minneapolis Approach at 612-726-9086.Show FAA
  • Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. See the airport website for more information.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated or increased intensity runway end identifier lights are on runways 14 and 32. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 14/32 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32Calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Additional lighted wind indicator is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 21D

Answer card
ICAO
21D
Name
LAKE ELMO
Location
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA
Elevation
932.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,932.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Lake Elmo (21D) sits in St Paul, Minnesota. Field elevation is 932.9 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 14/32 at 3,504 ft. Runway 04/22 is 2,496 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern around 1,933 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Lake Elmo Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day self-service by credit card.

A few operational notes matter here. Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Ultralight operations are prohibited. Runway 14/32 has PAPI, REIL and medium intensity lights. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF. Minneapolis Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services. For a first visit, brief the calm wind runway. Expect a non-towered pattern with local noise awareness.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 21D Lake Elmo?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,933 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Lake Elmo Airport have a control tower?
No. 21D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075.
Is there an ILS at Lake Elmo (21D)?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which runway is the longest at Lake Elmo?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 3,504 ft of asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at 21D?
Lake Elmo Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day self-service by credit card.
Are there noise abatement procedures at Lake Elmo?
Yes. Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the airport operator for the current details before departure or arrival.
What should I watch for when flying into Lake Elmo?
Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Deer and birds are specifically mentioned in the published remarks. Ultralight operations are prohibited.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Lake Elmo?
Published remarks say to contact Minneapolis Approach at 612-726-9086 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before flight.

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