KAUM

VFR

AUSTIN MUNI

AUSTIN · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,233.5'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
VFR sectional · KAUM
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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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KAUM

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KAUM 130235Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A3019 RMK AO2 T02360217
Wind
160° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,275 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 E
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
AUM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

ILS OR LOC RWY 35
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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.

No airport notes published for this field.

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
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

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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