3N8

VFR

MAHNOMEN COUNTY

MAHNOMEN · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,245.5'
Longest RWY
3,400'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3N8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,245.5'
MSL · field 1,245.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +14 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 3N8

Current METAR

Observed 17:15Z

K3N8 281715Z AUTO 32016G20KT 10SM SCT036 06/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 T00601010
Wind
320° @ 16G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
316 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
3 NM SSE
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL NELSON
Address
PO BOX 379, MAHNOMEN MN 56557-0379

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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320° · 16 kt
RWY 35
346°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 346° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,246 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored166° / 346°3,400 ftASPHStandard L
09/2788° / 268°2,720 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-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 17
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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
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

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

Lighting notes

  • There is activity or increased intensity of REIL on runways 17 and 35. PAPI is available on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17/35 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 17/35 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day self-service via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact sheriff at 218-935-2563 or airport manager cell at 218-280-1585.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3N8

Answer card
ICAO
3N8
Name
MAHNOMEN COUNTY
Location
MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,245.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,245.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Mahnomen County Airport (3N8) sits in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,245.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 17/35 at 3,400 ft on asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 2,720 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 2,245.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 17/35 has PAPI, REIL activity and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. Those lights are preset to low intensity.

There is no on-field FBO listed. 100LL is available 24 hours a day through self-service credit card fueling. Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on taxi. Runway 09/27 is not plowed in winter. Runway 09 and runway 27 are marked with yellow cones. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you need current local coordination, call the airport manager or sheriff using the numbers in the Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3N8?
Pattern altitude is not published for 3N8. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,245.5 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Mahnomen County Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3N8. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the longest at 3N8?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 3,400 ft long and paved asphalt.
Is 100LL available at Mahnomen County Airport?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day through self-service credit card fueling.
Is there a tower at 3N8?
No tower is listed for 3N8. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position calls in the pattern.
What should I know about runway lighting at 3N8?
Runway 17/35 has PAPI, REIL activity and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity.
Can I use runway 09/27 in winter at Mahnomen County Airport?
Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months. Plan on the asphalt runway 17/35 if conditions support it. Verify surface condition with the airport operator before departure.
Are there any traffic conflicts to watch for at 3N8?
Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a close lookout in the pattern and on final, especially when using the turf runway.

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