KCOQ

MVFR

CLOQUET/CARLTON COUNTY

CLOQUET · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,279.1'
Longest RWY
4,002'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCOQ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,279.1'
MSL · field 1,279.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +11 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF KCOQ

Current METAR

Observed 11:15Z

KCOQ 281115Z AUTO 30016G22KT 10SM OVC020 04/01 A2973 RMK AO2 TSNO
Wind
300° @ 16G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
502 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
COQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
QUINTEN ANDERSON
Address
125 WHEATON RD, CLOQUET MN 55720-9504

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 16 kt
RWY 25
252°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 252° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,279 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36178° / 358°4,002 ftASPHStandard L
07/25Favored72° / 252°3,100 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)ODALS

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 18
KCOQ · 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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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

  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures require avoiding overflight of the school and office buildings located 0.5 nautical miles northwest of the departure end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Duluth Approach at 218-740-5950.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The omnidirectional approach lighting system is active for runway 36. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 18/36 and 07/25. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service using a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 218-393-2405.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCOQ

Answer card
ICAO
KCOQ
Name
CLOQUET/CARLTON COUNTY
Location
CLOQUET, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,279.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,279.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Cloquet/Carlton County Airport sits in Cloquet, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,279.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,002 ft on runway 18/36. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 18 is the preferred calm wind runway. Runway 36 has an active omnidirectional approach lighting system. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on both 18/36 and 07/25. That helps at night. You still want to brief the field before arrival.

Venture North Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve with a credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Duluth Approach. The published remarks also call out noise abatement. Avoid overflying the school and office buildings 0.5 NM northwest of the departure end of runway 36. Wildlife is present on and near the airport, so keep that in mind on taxi and takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCOQ?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 4,002 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan around if you need the most pavement available.
What is the pattern altitude at KCOQ?
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.
Is there an ILS at Cloquet/Carlton County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KCOQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is preferred in calm wind at KCOQ?
Runway 18 is the preferred calm wind runway. That is the published note for this field.
What fuel is available on the field at KCOQ?
Venture North Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks also say 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve credit card.
Does KCOQ have noise abatement procedures?
Yes. Avoid overflying the school and office buildings located 0.5 NM northwest of the departure end of runway 36. That is the published noise abatement note.
Is KCOQ a towered airport?
No tower is listed for KCOQ. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic and check in with Duluth Approach for clearance delivery when needed.
What should I know about night operations at KCOQ?
Runway 36 has an active omnidirectional approach lighting system. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. The field is set up for night use. Wildlife is also present on and near the airport.

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