KFOZ

VFR

BIGFORK MUNI

BIGFORK · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,351'
Longest RWY
3,998'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFOZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,351'
MSL · field 1,351' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KFOZ

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KFOZ 281255Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM FEW140 01/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 T00081030
Wind
300° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
94 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FOZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HOVILA
Address
PO BOX 196, BIGFORK MN 56628-0196

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
300° · 8 kt
RWY 33
329°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 329° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,351 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored149° / 329°3,998 ftASPHStandard L

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 15
KFOZ · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Deer and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • There is a 350-foot tower 2 nautical miles south of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activity or increased intensity of medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 is on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFOZ

Answer card
ICAO
KFOZ
Name
BIGFORK MUNI
Location
BIGFORK, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,351 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,351 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Bigfork Muni is in Bigfork, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,351 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,998 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,351 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. Published remarks also call out deer and waterfowl on and near the airport. That matters on takeoff and landing. There is also a 350-foot tower 2 NM south of the airport. Medium intensity runway lights on 15/33 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise. Activity or a change in intensity is made on CTAF.

This is a non-towered field in a rural area. Plan for self-announced traffic and keep an eye out for wildlife. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Bigfork Muni (KFOZ)?
KFOZ has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,998 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does KFOZ have a control tower?
No. Bigfork Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and runway light intensity changes.
Is there an ILS at Bigfork Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for KFOZ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KFOZ?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KFOZ. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,351 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Which runway is used at Bigfork Muni?
The runway is 15/33. The published magnetic headings are 151° and 331°.
Are there any FBOs on the field at KFOZ?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should pilots watch for at Bigfork Muni?
Published remarks call out deer and waterfowl on and near the airport. There is also a 350-foot tower 2 NM south of the field, so keep that in mind on departure and arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at KFOZ?
The published remarks list Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and your normal IFR planning tools for the latest details.

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