KETH Wheaton Muni Airport

Before you fly into KETH

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,998.7'

MSL · field 1,022.7' + 976 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +14 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KETH

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KETH 121853Z AUTO 26015G20KT 10SM SCT060 24/10 A2983 RMK AO2

Wind: 260° @ 15G20 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,460 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KETH does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAXN (ALEXANDRIA RGNL/CHANDLER FLD) · 48.4 NM away. Conditions at KETH may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KAXN 121734Z 1218/1318 27017G30KT P6SM FEW070 FM130100 29009KT P6SM BKN150 FM130700 30007KT P6SM FEW250 FM131400 30012G21KT P6SM SCT100

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 17 kt gusting 30 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 7,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude: 976 ft AGL · 1,999 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: ETH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: AMY OLSON
Phone: 320-563-4110
Address: PO BOX 868, 104 9TH ST N, WHEATON MN 56296

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

260° · 15 kt

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RWY 24

238°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34	159° / 339°	3,298 ft	ASPH	Standard L
06/24Favored	58° / 238°	1,953 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(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 KETH WHEATON MUNI in WHEATON, MINNESOTA, showing runways 16/34, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KETH · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KETH · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI,SALES

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.79

8D3·Sisseton Municipal Airport·20 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.95

KMOX·Morris Municipal Airport·27.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.79at8D3Sisseton Municipal Airport20 nm
Jet A$6.95atKMOXMorris Municipal Airport27.6 nm

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

RY 16/34 MIRL PRESET TO LOW INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPI RY 16/34 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

06/24NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.

Approach & departure obstructions

06MARKED WITH YELLOW CONES.
34PAPI 34 UNUSABLE BYD 8 DEGREE LEFT OF COURSE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KETH

Answer card

ICAO: KETH
Name: WHEATON MUNI
Location: WHEATON, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,022.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,998.7 ft MSL (976 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,298 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Wheaton Muni is in Wheaton, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,022.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 3,298 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Pattern altitude is 976 ft AGL. That is 1,998.7 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and weather briefing in mind. The paved runway is 16/34. Runway 06/24 is turf and is 1,953 ft long. Published remarks say runway 16/34 lighting is preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the PAPI for runway 16/34.

This is a small non-towered field, so standard self-announce traffic discipline matters. The published remarks also note that runway 06/24 is not plowed during winter months. Runway 06 is marked with yellow cones. The PAPI for runway 34 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of course. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KETH?

Pattern altitude is 976 ft AGL. That is 1,998.7 ft MSL.

Does Wheaton Muni have a tower?

No. KETH is a non-towered airport, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at KETH?

The longest runway is 16/34. It is 3,298 ft long and has asphalt pavement.

Are there any ILS approaches at KETH?

No ILS approaches are published for KETH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

Which runway at KETH has lights and how do you brighten them?

Runway 16/34 has medium intensity runway lighting preset to low intensity. Use CTAF 122.8 to increase the intensity and to activate the PAPI for runway 16/34.

Is runway 06/24 usable in winter at KETH?

The published remarks say runway 06/24 is not plowed during winter months. Plan accordingly and verify current field conditions before arrival.

Are there any on-field FBOs at KETH?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I know about runway 34 at KETH?

The published remarks say the PAPI for runway 34 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of course. Keep that in mind on final and verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

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