43Y

VFR

NORTHOME MUNI

NORTHOME · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,430'
Longest RWY
3,199'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:32Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 43Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,430'
MSL · field 1,430' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +9 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 43Y

43Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVWU (WASKISH MUNI) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at 43Y may differ.

METAR · KVWU

Observed 16:32Z

KVWU 281632Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2996 RMK AO2
Wind
240° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
764 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
PETER BENDER
Address
PO BOX 65, 12068 MAIN ST, NORTHOME MN 56661-0065

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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240° · 11 kt
RWY 20
198°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,430 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30124° / 304°3,199 ftTURFStandard L
02/20Favored18° / 198°2,049 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1268', tree, 1283' from thr, 292' R of cntrln, slope 18
3074', trees, 1299' from thr, 154' R of cntrln, slope 17
0229', trees, 394' from thr, 201' R of cntrln, slope 13
2054', trees, 745' from thr, 146' 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
43Y · 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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is not maintained during winter months.Show FAA
  • 12/30Nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to variable spacing, numerous runway edge lights inoperative.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Uneven surface near runway 02 end.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 and displaced threshold are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 end is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12 end is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 end is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided thresholds are located and clearly marked to provide a minimum 20 to 1 clearance over all obstacles.Show FAA
  • Tiedowns are not marked.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact email is NORTHOME@PAULBUNYAN.NET.Show FAA
  • 12/30There are ruts in runway 12/30.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 43Y

Answer card
ICAO
43Y
Name
NORTHOME MUNI
Location
NORTHOME, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,430 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,430 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Northome Muni sits in Northome, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,430 ft MSL. It has two turf runways. The longest is 12/30 at 3,199 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

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 at 2,430 ft MSL for a normal light-aircraft pattern. Runway 12/30 has reported ruts. The runway 12 and 30 ends are marked with yellow cones. Runway 02/20 is not maintained during winter months. The 02 end is marked with yellow cones. The 20 end and displaced threshold are also marked with yellow cones. The published thresholds are set to give at least 20 to 1 obstacle clearance.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Tiedowns are not marked. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport manager contact email is NORTHOME@PAULBUNYAN.NET. First-time pilots should plan for turf performance. Watch the runway surface closely. Verify current field condition before committing. In winter, 02/20 may not be usable. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 43Y Northome Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,430 ft MSL at this field.
Does Northome Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 43Y. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the longest at Northome Muni?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway. It is 3,199 ft long and it is turf.
Is Northome Muni towered?
No. Northome Muni has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway surface issues should I expect at 43Y?
Runway 12/30 has ruts. Runway 02/20 is not maintained during winter months. The 02 end is also marked with yellow cones.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Northome Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is there a published noise or curfew restriction at 43Y?
Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Northome Muni?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport manager contact email is NORTHOME@PAULBUNYAN.NET.

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