KCKN

VFR

CROOKSTON MUNI/KIRKWOOD FLD

CROOKSTON · MINNESOTA

Elev
896.7'
Longest RWY
4,300'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCKN CROOKSTON MUNI/KIRKWOOD FLD showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 17/35
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 +18 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF KCKN

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KCKN 122235Z AUTO 29020G23KT 10SM OVC095 20/09 A2974 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 20G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,935 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
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

tap a runway
290° · 20 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
9 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCKN CROOKSTON MUNI/KIRKWOOD FLD in CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA, showing runways 13/31, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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 CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 13 & 31; PAPI RWY 13; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 31 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13CALM WIND RWY.
  • 17YELLOW CONES.
  • 35YELLOW CONES.

Other notes

  • 1FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 218-693-1095.

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
290° at 20 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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