KFSE

VFR

FOSSTON MUNI/ANDERSON FLD

FOSSTON · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,278.7'
Longest RWY
3,502'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFSE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,278.7'
MSL · field 1,278.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +10 · X/W 11 kt L

METAR & TAF KFSE

Current METAR

Observed 17:35Z

KFSE 281735Z AUTO 30015G21KT 10SM 05/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 15G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / -5°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
249 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FSE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CASSIE HEIDE
Address
220 1ST ST E, FOSSTON MN 56542-1337

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° · 15 kt
RWY 34
344°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 344° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,279 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored164° / 344°3,502 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(2.8°)
34PAPI 4-box left(2.8°)

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 16
KFSE · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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

  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center and flight services.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated or increased intensity runway end identifier lights are available for runway 16 and 34. Precision approach path indicators are available for runway 16 and 34. Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are controlled by CTAF. Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights are due to runway 34 lights not being yellow for the last half of the runway length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 6 foot brush obstruction 156 feet distant, 111 feet left of runway 16.Show FAA
  • 16The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFSE

Answer card
ICAO
KFSE
Name
FOSSTON MUNI/ANDERSON FLD
Location
FOSSTON, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,278.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,278.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Fosston Muni/Anderson Fld is in Fosston, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,278.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,502 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower, so plan on CTAF 122.9 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has a magnetic variation of 3°. That matters when you brief runway headings and wind correction.

On the field, Fosston Municipal Airport carries 100LL. It also has 24-hour self-serve fuel by credit card. Published remarks note that runway 16 has a controlling obstruction with a steep slope issue. They also note a small brush obstruction left of the runway and close in. Runway lighting is nonstandard on 16/34. The lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are available for both ends.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to watch are the short runway, the lack of tower services and the published lighting notes. If you need clearance delivery and the ground communications outlet is not available, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at the number in the Chart Supplement. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFSE and which runway is longest?
KFSE has one runway. Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at 3,502 ft.
Does KFSE have a control tower?
No. KFSE is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and sequencing.
What is the pattern altitude at Fosston Muni/Anderson Fld?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for a standard light-piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KFSE?
No ILS approaches are published for KFSE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flight planning.
Which fuel is available on the field at KFSE?
Fosston Municipal Airport on field carries AVGAS 100LL. Published remarks also say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available by credit card.
What should I know about runway 16 at KFSE?
Published remarks note a controlling obstruction on the 16 end with a slope issue. There is also a 6 ft brush obstruction 156 ft from the runway and 111 ft left of centerline.
Are the runway lights standard at KFSE?
No. Published remarks say the medium intensity runway lights are nonstandard on 16/34. The lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI plus runway end identifier lights are available for both ends.
How do I get clearance delivery if the ground communications outlet is not available?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 if clearance delivery is unavailable via the ground communications outlet. Verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before departure.

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