KCKN

VFR

CROOKSTON MUNI/KIRKWOOD FLD

CROOKSTON · MINNESOTA

Elev
896.7'
Longest RWY
4,300'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCKN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,696.7'
MSL · field 896.7' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +16 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCKN

Current METAR

Observed 16:35Z

KCKN 281635Z AUTO 31016KT 10SM SCT046 07/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
16 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,697 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LOWELL MILLER
Address
26305 AIRPORT RD SW, CROOKSTON MN 56716-9004

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 16 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 313° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,697 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored133° / 313°4,300 ftASPHStandard L
17/35178° / 358°2,977 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31PAPI 4-box right(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 13
KCKN · 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
AGRI,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

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 13 and 31. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runway 13. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 13 and 31 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runway 31 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17/35 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Runway 13 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 218-693-1095.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCKN

Answer card
ICAO
KCKN
Name
CROOKSTON MUNI/KIRKWOOD FLD
Location
CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA
Elevation
896.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,696.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Crookston Muni/Kirkwood Fld sits in Crookston, Minnesota. Field elevation is 896.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 4,300 ft asphalt runway 13/31. Runway 17/35 is turf and measures 2,977 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Approach and departure service is handled by Grand Forks on 118.1 and 318.1. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,696.7 ft MSL. Runway 13 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runways 13 and 31 have medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 13 and 31. PAPI is installed on runway 13. PAPI on runway 31 operates continuously.

Crookston Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card. Runway 17/35 is not plowed during winter months. Runway 17 and runway 35 are marked with yellow cones. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. First-time visitors should plan for an uncontrolled field with winter runway limits and use the published lighting and pattern data before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCKN?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,696.7 ft MSL at Crookston Muni/Kirkwood Fld.
Does KCKN have a tower?
No. KCKN is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What runway is the longest at KCKN?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 4,300 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is there an ILS at KCKN?
No ILS approaches are published at KCKN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KCKN?
Crookston Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Is self-serve fuel available at KCKN?
Yes. Fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card. Crookston Aviation is on the field for fuel support.
Can I use runway 17/35 in winter at KCKN?
Runway 17/35 is not plowed during winter months. Plan on runway 13/31 if conditions support it. Check the airport operator for current surface status.
What should I know about night operations at KCKN?
Runways 13 and 31 have medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. Runway 13 has PAPI. Runway 31 PAPI operates continuously.

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