D39

VFR

SAUK CENTRE MUNI

SAUK CENTRE · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,242.3'
Longest RWY
3,296'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D39
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,042.3'
MSL · field 1,242.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +10 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF D39

Current METAR

Observed 14:15Z

KD39 281415Z AUTO 30011G18KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 T00471037
Wind
300° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
241 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 SE
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 2,042 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
VICKI WILLER
Address
320 OAK ST. S, SAUK CENTRE MN 56378

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 11 kt
RWY 26
268°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 268° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,042 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32148° / 328°3,296 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored88° / 268°2,404 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)
086', brush, 31' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 5
2619', road, 62' from thr, 123' R of cntrln, slope 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 14
D39 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

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

Lighting notes

  • Runway 14/32 medium intensity runway lights are preset to low. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights for runway 14 and runway 32, use the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators are available for runway 14 and runway 32 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08/26 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D39

Answer card
ICAO
D39
Name
SAUK CENTRE MUNI
Location
SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,242.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,042.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,296 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Sauk Centre Muni Airport (D39) sits in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,242.3 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 3,296 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,042.3 ft MSL.

Runway 14/32 is asphalt. Runway 08/26 is turf and is marked with yellow cones. The turf runway is not plowed during winter months. No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lights that are preset to low. Use CTAF to raise the lights and to activate the runway end identifier lights. Precision approach path indicators are available for runway 14 and runway 32 on CTAF.

The on-field FBO is Sauk Centre Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC can be reached at 651-463-5588. First-time arrivals should plan for an uncontrolled field with a single CTAF, then verify current runway condition before using the turf strip in winter. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator if you need current operational details before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at D39?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 2,042.3 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What is the longest runway at Sauk Centre Muni (D39)?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 3,296 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does D39 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for D39. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure updates before you go.
Is Sauk Centre Muni towered?
No. D39 is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runway should I expect at D39 for night operations?
Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights that are preset to low. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights.
Which FBO is on the field at D39?
Sauk Centre Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed here. It carries 100LL. Call (320) 352-2203 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at D39?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. Verify current access details with the FBO directly if you need anything specific before arrival.
Can I use the turf runway at D39 in winter?
Runway 08/26 is turf and is not plowed during winter months. Check runway condition before planning to use it.

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