KELO

VFR

ELY MUNI

ELY · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,456'
Longest RWY
5,596'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KELO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,456'
MSL · field 1,456' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KELO

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KELO 300655Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM FEW038 OVC065 M00/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SNE0603B0618E0631 P0000 T10021017
Wind
350° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-131 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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 S
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ELO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM PREBLICH
Address
1583 HIGHWAY 1, ELY MN 55731-8209

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 5 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,456 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°5,596 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box left(3°)
30PAPI 4-box left(3°)90', tree, 2760' from thr, 616' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 12
KELO · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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
Yes

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

  • Activation or increased intensity of the runway end identifier lights for runways 12 and 30, the precision approach path indicators for runways 12 and 30, and the medium intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 is on the CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For attendant after hours call 218-343-8774.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KELO

Answer card
ICAO
KELO
Name
ELY MUNI
Location
ELY, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,456 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,456 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,596 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Ely Muni (KELO) sits in Ely, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,456 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 5,596 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With 0° magnetic variation, runway headings are the same as the published magnetic numbers. The on-field FBO is Ely Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (218) 365-5600 if you need current service details. The published remarks also note that runway end identifier lights, PAPI on both ends and the medium intensity runway lights are controlled from CTAF. The runway lights are preset to low intensity. For after-hours attendant help, the published number is 218-343-8774. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Pilots should plan for a non-towered arrival. Verify any current lighting or operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KELO Ely Muni?
KELO has one runway, 12/30. It is 5,596 ft long and asphalt.
Is Ely Muni towered or non-towered?
Ely Muni is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the field elevation at KELO?
The field elevation is 1,456 ft MSL.
Does KELO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KELO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Ely Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KELO?
Ely Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (218) 365-5600 for current service details.
How do I activate the runway lights at KELO after dark?
The runway end identifier lights, the PAPI and the medium intensity runway lights for 12/30 are controlled on CTAF. The runway lights are preset to low intensity.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Ely Muni?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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