47Y

VFR

PELICAN RAPIDS MUNI-LYON'S FLD

PELICAN RAPIDS · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,389'
Longest RWY
3,260'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 47Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,389'
MSL · field 1,389' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 47Y

47Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDTL (DETROIT LAKES/WETHING FLD) · 14.2 NM away. Conditions at 47Y may differ.

METAR · KDTL

Observed 14:15Z

KDTL 281415Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 02/M00 A3000 RMK AO2 T00221005
Wind
310° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
63 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN OLSON
Address
315 N BROADWAY, BOX 350, PELICAN RAPIDS MN 56572

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
310° · 10 kt
RWY 33
332°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 332° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,389 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored152° / 332°3,260 ftTURFStandard L

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
47Y · 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
Customs
Not available
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Contact 218-731-4050 for fuel.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runways 15 and 33 are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Additional tie downs are in the grass. Call the airport manager for status.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 47Y

Answer card
ICAO
47Y
Name
PELICAN RAPIDS MUNI-LYON'S FLD
Location
PELICAN RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,389 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,389 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,260 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Fld (47Y) sits in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,389 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,260 ft long and turf. The longest runway is 3,260 ft. This is an untowered field, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and final. Runways 15 and 33 are marked with yellow cones. The field also has additional tie-downs in the grass. Call the airport manager for current status before you count on them.

Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For fuel, the published contact is 218-731-4050. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. With a turf runway, check surface condition before you go. That matters here, especially after rain or when the grass is soft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 47Y and how long is it?
47Y has one runway, 15/33. It is 3,260 ft long and turf.
Does Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Fld have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 47Y. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.
Is 47Y towered?
No. 47Y is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 47Y?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at 47Y?
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Are there deer hazards at Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Fld?
Yes. Deer are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for an active wildlife scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.
How do I get clearance delivery for 47Y?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Are the runway ends easy to spot at 47Y?
Runways 15 and 33 are marked with yellow cones. That helps with visual identification on the turf surface.

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