68Y

VFR

WELLS MUNI

WELLS · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,119'
Longest RWY
2,897'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 68Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,119'
MSL · field 1,119' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 68Y

68Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAEL (ALBERT LEA MUNI) · 18.1 NM away. Conditions at 68Y may differ.

METAR · KAEL

Observed 06:35Z

KAEL 260635Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 10/05 A2997 RMK AO2 T00990051
Wind
350° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
726 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
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 W
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Address
125 S BROADWAY, WELLS MN 56097-1627

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · MON-FRI · 0730-2000
  • NOV-APR · MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 4 kt
RWY 35
000°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,119 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored180° / 0°2,897 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1718', road, 498' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27

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
68Y · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,SALES

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

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available from the fuel truck. For service after hours, call 507-553-3100.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed due to spacing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Yellow cones mark the end of runway 35.Show FAA
  • 17Yellow cones mark the end of runway 17.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 68Y

Answer card
ICAO
68Y
Name
WELLS MUNI
Location
WELLS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,119 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,119 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,897 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Wells Muni sits in Wells, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,119 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is a 2,897 ft turf strip. The airport is non-towered, so CTAF 122.9 is the main frequency for traffic calls.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Wells Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available from the fuel truck. Call the FBO at (507) 553-3100 for after-hours service.

A few published remarks matter here. Yellow cones mark the ends of both runway 17 and runway 35. Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed because of spacing. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC handles that at 651-463-5588. For a first visit, treat this as a small turf field with limited approach support. Check runway condition. Check lighting status. Check wind before you go. The turf surface and 2,897 ft length make technique and performance planning important, especially when the field is soft or the wind is not aligned with the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Wells Muni (68Y)?
68Y has one runway. It is Runway 17/35 and it is 2,897 ft long. The surface is turf.
Does Wells Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 68Y. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Wells Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Wells Muni towered or non-towered?
Wells Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at 68Y?
Wells Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (507) 553-3100 for current service details or after-hours fuel.
Is 100LL available at Wells Muni?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL is available from the fuel truck. For after-hours service, call Wells Aviation at (507) 553-3100.
Are there runway lights at Wells Muni?
Yes. Published remarks say nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed because of spacing. Verify the lighting status before a night arrival.
Who handles clearance delivery for Wells Muni?
Published remarks say Minneapolis ARTCC handles clearance delivery. The number listed is 651-463-5588.

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