KAUM Austin Muni Airport Guide

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 17

H/W +4 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KAUM

Current METAR

Observed 00:15Z

KAUM 130015Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2984 RMK AO2 T02640090

Wind: 230° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.84 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,949 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KAUM does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KRST (ROCHESTER INTL) · 23.9 NM away. Conditions at KAUM may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 00:00Z–14 00:00Z

TAF KRST 122321Z 1300/1324 23011KT P6SM FEW070 PROB30 1305/1309 3SM -TSRA SCT050CB FM131300 28011KT P6SM FEW150 FM131800 30014G24KT P6SM SCT100

BASEVFR

13 00:00Z–13 13:00Z

Wind: 230° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 7,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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: 2 NM E
VFR sectional: CHICAGO
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: AUM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRUCE W BUDAHN
Phone: 507-433-1813
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

230° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

172°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	172° / 352°	5,800 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	80', trees, 1705' from thr, 607' R of cntrln, slope 18
35	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KAUM AUSTIN MUNI in AUSTIN, MINNESOTA, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 35

LG · CAT I

AUM

110.55

ILS OR LOC RWY 35

KAUM · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 35

KAUM · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

KFKA·Fillmore County Airport·32.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.50

KRST·Signature Aviation·23.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Austin Aeroflight 122.700(507) 433-1813 WebsiteIndependent3d ago	$6.47	—

Austin Aeroflight
122.700(507) 433-1813
100LL
$6.47
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atKFKAFillmore County Airport32.7 nmsave $1.02
Jet A$8.50atKRSTSignature Aviation23.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

MIGRATORY WATERFOWL & DEER INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC ROCHESTER APCH AT 507-424-8111.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 17; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; HIRL RWY 17/35 DALGT - CTAF. HIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET LOW INTST AT NIGHT; TO INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLAFT HRS CTC FBO 507-433-1813.

Other notes

MANAGER507-433-1813.

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: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 230° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

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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