55Y

MVFR

RUSHFORD MUNI/ROBERT W BUNKE FLD

RUSHFORD · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,211'
Longest RWY
3,200'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:58Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 55Y
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,211'
MSL · field 1,211' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +4 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 55Y

55Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KONA (WINONA MUNI/MAX CONRAD FLD) · 16.6 NM away. Conditions at 55Y may differ.

METAR · KONA

Observed 04:58Z

KONA 280458Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM OVC018 10/07 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 7°C
Altimeter
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
902 ft
Ceiling
1,800 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROGER KNUTSON
Address
101 N MILL ST, RUSHFORD MN 55971-9195

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 8 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,211 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°3,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)
34PAPI 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 34
55Y · 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
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
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runway 16 and 34; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 16/34 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available self-service via credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact email is RUSHFORD@ACEGROUP.CC.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 55Y

Answer card
ICAO
55Y
Name
RUSHFORD MUNI/ROBERT W BUNKE FLD
Location
RUSHFORD, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,211 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,211 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Rushford Muni/Robert W Bunke Fld sits in Rushford, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,211 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,200 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Rochester Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure support on 119.8 and 251.125.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,211 ft MSL. The runway lighting is pilot controlled on CTAF. PAPI is available for both runway directions. Self-serve 100LL is available by credit card at the on-field FBO, Rushford Municipal Airport. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

This is a small non-towered field with a single short asphalt runway. Check density altitude and takeoff performance if you are operating a heavier airplane or flying on a warm day. If you need a clearance, call Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111 before departure. For any current noise or operational restrictions, verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 55Y?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,211 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Rushford Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 55Y. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is 55Y towered or non-towered?
55Y is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and runway coordination.
Which runway is the longest at Rushford Muni?
Runway 16/34 is the only runway. It is 3,200 ft long. It is asphalt with magnetic headings 162° and 342°.
What fuel is available at 55Y?
The on-field FBO is Rushford Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks say 100LL is available self-service by credit card.
What should I know about runway lighting at Rushford Muni?
PAPI is available for runway 16 and runway 34. Medium intensity runway lights are pilot controlled on CTAF.
How do I get clearance delivery at 55Y?
For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111. The published approach and departure frequencies are 119.8 and 251.125.
Are there wildlife concerns at Rushford Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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