7Y9 BIG FALLS MUNI Airport Guide

Before you fly into 7Y9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,233'

MSL · field 1,233' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 21

H/W +11 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 7Y9

7Y9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOZ (BIGFORK MUNI) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at 7Y9 may differ.

METAR · KFOZ

Observed 16:35Z

KFOZ 121635Z AUTO 25013G18KT 10SM BKN037 BKN045 BKN060 18/10 A2969 RMK AO2 T01750103

Wind: 250° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.69 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,174 ft
Ceiling: 3,700 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

7Y9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KINL (FALLS INTL/EINARSON FLD) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at 7Y9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KINL 121726Z 1218/1318 27014G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN070 FM130100 27011G19KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060 FM131000 27010G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC020 FM131500 28014G25KT 6SM BR OVC011

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 14 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft, Broken 7,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NE
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TERRY BAIRD
Phone: 218-556-4827
Address: PO BOX 196, BIG FALLS MN 56627-0196

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

250° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 21

212°M

Head/Tail

+11 kt

Crosswind

8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21Favored	32° / 212°	2,850 ft	TURF	Standard L
11/29	117° / 297°	2,602 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	—	—	54', trees, 581' from thr, 72' R of cntrln, slope 10
21	—	—	—	—	—	—	47', trees, 581' from thr, 93' R of cntrln, slope 12
11	—	—	—	—	—	—	48', trees, 481' from thr, 172' R of cntrln, slope 10
29	—	—	—	—	—	—	93', trees, 1751' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 7Y9 BIG FALLS MUNI in BIG FALLS, MINNESOTA, showing runways 03/21, 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

7Y9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

7Y9 · CHART_SUPP

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
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: SS-SR
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.49

KCQM·Cook Municipal Airport·48.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.99

KORB·Orr Regional Airport·38 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.49atKCQMCook Municipal Airport48.7 nm
Jet A$5.99atKORBOrr Regional Airport38 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

ARPT SFCS NOT PLOWED IN WINTER, FOR CONDS CALL AMGR OR CK NOTAMS.
ULTRALIGHT TFC ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runway surface & condition

11/29NSTD LIRL DUE TO SPACING.

Approach & departure obstructions

03YELLOW CONES.
11YELLOW CONES.
21YELLOW CONES.
29YELLOW CONES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7Y9

Answer card

ICAO: 7Y9
Name: BIG FALLS MUNI
Location: BIG FALLS, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,233 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,233 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 03/21 · 2,850 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 21

BIG FALLS MUNI is in Big Falls, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,233 ft MSL. The airport has two turf runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 2,850 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. Runway 11/29 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights because of spacing. Yellow cones mark the ends of runways 03, 11, 21 and 29. Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to verify fuel and services with the airport operator or by calling the field before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport surfaces are not plowed in winter. Check NOTAMs and call the airport manager for current surface conditions before you go. This is a turf field at modest elevation in northern Minnesota. Soft ground, snow and seasonal surface conditions can affect braking and rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 7Y9 Big Falls Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic advises otherwise.

Does 7Y9 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 7Y9. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you fly in.

What are the runway lengths at Big Falls Muni?

Runway 03/21 is 2,850 ft turf. Runway 11/29 is 2,602 ft turf. The longest runway is 03/21.

Is Big Falls Muni towered?

No. 7Y9 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position reports in the pattern.

What should I know about runway lighting at 7Y9?

Runways 11 and 29 have nonstandard low intensity runway lights due to spacing. If you are planning a night arrival, verify the lighting setup and current field conditions before departure.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 7Y9?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

Can I expect winter runway clearing at Big Falls Muni?

No. The published remarks say airport surfaces are not plowed in winter. Check NOTAMs and call the airport manager for current conditions before you go.

Is there any special traffic to watch for at 7Y9?

Yes. Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a close scan in the pattern and on final, especially at a non-towered turf field.

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