KCFE

VFR

BUFFALO MUNI

BUFFALO · MINNESOTA

Elev
967.7'
Longest RWY
3,200'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCFE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,967.7'
MSL · field 967.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +3 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KCFE

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KCFE 281255Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 05/M00 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-25 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
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CFE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS FREDRICK
Address
212 CENTRAL AVE, BUFFALO MN 55313-1699

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 10 kt
RWY 36
000°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,968 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°3,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)73', trees, 1625' from thr, 326' R of cntrln, slope 19
36PAPI 2-box left(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 36
KCFE · 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
Major
Other services
AVNCS,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Ultralight traffic is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis Approach and Flight Service Station.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis Approach at 612-726-9086.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset on low intensity from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at chris.fredrick@ci.buffalo.mn.us.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCFE

Answer card
ICAO
KCFE
Name
BUFFALO MUNI
Location
BUFFALO, MINNESOTA
Elevation
967.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,967.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Buffalo Muni sits in Buffalo, Minnesota. The field elevation is 967.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,200 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Minneapolis Approach also serves the field on 126.5 and 335.65. Published remarks say the runway lights on 18/36 are medium intensity and controlled by CTAF. They start at low intensity from sunset to sunrise. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both ends. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. Buffalo Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the non-towered traffic flow, the ultralight traffic in the area and the lighting setup if you are arriving near dusk or after dark. The airport manager is listed in the Chart Supplement if you need the latest local details before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCFE Buffalo Muni?
KCFE has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,200 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Buffalo Muni have a control tower?
No. KCFE is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at KCFE?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KCFE. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local ATC says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Buffalo Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for KCFE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at KCFE?
Buffalo Municipal Airport is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at Buffalo Muni?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8 at KCFE. Minneapolis Approach also lists 126.5 and 335.65 for approach and departure services.
Can I get fuel after hours at KCFE?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I know about lighting at KCFE at night?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lighting that is controlled by CTAF. The lights are preset on low intensity from sunset to sunrise. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are installed on both ends.

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