KCHU

VFR

HOUSTON COUNTY

CALEDONIA · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,179'
Longest RWY
3,499'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCHU HOUSTON COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 13/31
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCHU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,179'
MSL · field 1,179' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCHU

KCHU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLSE (LA CROSSE RGNL) · 20.1 NM away. Conditions at KCHU may differ.

METAR · KLSE

Observed 06:53Z

KLSE 120653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01610117
Wind
300° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,731 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN POGODZINSKI
Address
1124 E WASHINGTON ST, CALEDONIA MN 55921-1623

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 7 kt
RWY 31
314°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 314° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,179 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored134° / 314°3,499 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCHU HOUSTON COUNTY in CALEDONIA, MINNESOTA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-B
KCHU · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • TURF TWY 25 FT WIDE
  • TURF TWY UNEVEN
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • MIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET LOW INTS SS-SR; TO INCR INTS & ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCHU

Answer card
ICAO
KCHU
Name
HOUSTON COUNTY
Location
CALEDONIA, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,179 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,179 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Houston County Airport is in Caledonia, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,179 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,499 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Houston County. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour credit card self-service is available for 100LL fuel.

A few operational details matter here. The turf taxiway is uneven and it is 25 feet wide. Medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the lights. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announce traffic and keep a close eye out on the taxiway and runway environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCHU and what surface does it have?
KCHU has one runway, 13/31. It is 3,499 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Is Houston County Airport towered?
No. KCHU has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does KCHU have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCHU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCHU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KCHU?
Houston County is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour credit card self-service is available for 100LL fuel.
How do I turn up the runway lights at KCHU?
Runway 13/31 lights are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the medium intensity lights.
Is the taxiway at KCHU paved?
The facts note an uneven turf taxiway that is 25 feet wide. Plan your taxi carefully, especially if you are in a heavier airplane or after wet weather.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KCHU?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need current procedures, confirm them with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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