KAUM

VFR

AUSTIN MUNI

AUSTIN · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,233.5'
Longest RWY
5,800'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAUM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,233.5'
MSL · field 1,233.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KAUM

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KAUM 300735Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 07/03 A3002 RMK AO2 T00650026
Wind
290° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
446 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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 E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
AUM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRUCE W BUDAHN
Address
710 21ST ST NE, AUSTIN MN 55912-4165

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT · 0800-1600
  • SUN · 0900-1500
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 3 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,234 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°5,800 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)80', trees, 1705' from thr, 607' R of cntrln, slope 18
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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

ILS · 1

RWY 35
LG · CAT I
AUM
110.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 35
KAUM · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

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

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 35. Runway 17 has REIL. PAPI is available on runways 17 and 35. High intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 with dial control on CTAF. High intensity runway lights on runways 17 and 35 are preset to low intensity at night. To increase intensity, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAfter hours contact the FBO at 507-433-1813 for 100LL fuel.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 507-433-1813.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAUM

Answer card
ICAO
KAUM
Name
AUSTIN MUNI
Location
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,233.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,233.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Austin Muni is in Austin, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,233.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 5,800 ft long and paved with concrete. There is no control tower. The airport uses CTAF 122.7 and Rochester Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services.

The published ILS is for runway 35. Lighting is pilot controlled on CTAF. Runway 35 has MALSR. Runway 17 has REIL. PAPI is available on both runway ends. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Austin Aeroflight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. After hours, contact the FBO at 507-433-1813 for 100LL fuel. The airport manager phone number is the same. Be ready for wildlife on or near the airport. Migratory waterfowl and deer are noted in the published remarks. If you are planning a night arrival or a first trip in, brief the lighting setup before you go. The runway lights are preset to low intensity at night. Use CTAF to increase intensity if needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAUM?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KAUM have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 35.
Is Austin Muni towered or non-towered?
KAUM has no control tower. CTAF is 122.7.
Which FBO is on the field at KAUM?
Austin Aeroflight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call 507-433-1813 for current service details or after-hours fuel.
What runway length should I plan for at KAUM?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 5,800 ft long, so it gives you a solid margin for most light aircraft and many business aircraft.
How do the runway lights work at KAUM?
Runway lights are pilot controlled on CTAF. Runway 35 has MALSR. Runway 17 has REIL. The runway lights are preset to low intensity at night, so you may need to key the mic to increase them.
Who do I call for clearance delivery into KAUM?
Contact Rochester Approach at 507-424-8111 for clearance delivery. The approach frequencies listed are 119.8 and 251.125.
Are there wildlife concerns at KAUM?
Yes. The published remarks note migratory waterfowl and deer in the vicinity of the airport. That is worth factoring into your arrival and departure scan.

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