KINL

VFR

FALLS INTL/EINARSON FLD

INTERNATIONAL FALLS · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,184.4'
Longest RWY
7,400'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:54Z
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Before you fly into KINL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,184.4'
MSL · field 1,184.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KINL

Current METAR

Observed 18:54Z

KINL 281854Z AUTO 36007G14KT 10SM SCT045 OVC060 07/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP142 T00721022
Wind
360° @ 7G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
509 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
INL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOR EINARSON
Address
3214 2ND AVE E, INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN 56649-8955

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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360° · 7 kt
RWY 04
039°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 039° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,184 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31133° / 313°7,400 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored39° / 219°2,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
137,400'7,400'7,400'7,400'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
317,400'7,400'7,400'7,400'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
042,999'2,999'2,999'2,999'
222,999'2,999'2,999'2,999'

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

ILS · 2

RWY 13
LS · CAT I
ABK
109.1
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
INL
111.95
COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 31
KINL · 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
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
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

  • Field conditions are unmonitored from 0000 to 0500. Call 218-283-2712.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Gulls and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runways 13 and 31. High intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31 and controlled by CTAF. PAPI on runways 13 and 31 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 670/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification rating value for runway 04/22 is 100/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than nine passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than thirty passenger seats. It is closed at night and closed during winter months.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft rescue and firefighting operations are not available in excess of fifteen minutes before or after scheduled arrival or departure times without prior coordination with the airport manager. Twenty-four hour prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft rescue and firefighting operations greater than thirty passenger seats. Call the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 1For an attendant from 0000 to 0500, call 218-283-2712.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the manager at thor@einarsonflying.com.Show FAA
  • 13/316500 FT OF RWY 13/31 IS GROOVED. SOUTHERN 900 FT OF RWY 13/31 (APCH END RWY 31) IS NOT GROOVED.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KINL

Answer card
ICAO
KINL
Name
FALLS INTL/EINARSON FLD
Location
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,184.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,184.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 7,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Falls Intl/Einarson Fld sits in International Falls, Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The field elevation is 1,184.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13/31 at 7,400 ft. Runway 04/22 is 2,999 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has 2 ILS approaches. Both are on runway ends 13 and 31. MALSR is active on 13 and 31. High intensity runway lights on 13/31 are controlled by CTAF. PAPI on 13 and 31 operates continuously.

Einarson Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. If you need an attendant between 0000 and 0500, call ahead. Field conditions are unmonitored from 0000 to 0500. Runway 04/22 is closed at night and during winter months. It is also not available for certain large scheduled passenger operations. Gulls and deer are reported on and near the airport. Plan for that on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KINL?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at KINL. It is 7,400 ft of asphalt, so it gives you the best margin for heavier aircraft and IFR arrivals.
Does KINL have an ILS approach?
Yes. KINL has 2 ILS approaches. They are published for runway ends 13 and 31.
Is Falls Intl/Einarson Fld towered?
No. KINL is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KINL?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway lights and approach lights are available at KINL?
Runway 13/31 has MALSR. It also has high intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. PAPI on 13 and 31 operates continuously.
Which FBO is on the field at KINL?
Einarson Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Is runway 04/22 usable at night at KINL?
No. Runway 04/22 is closed at night and during winter months. It is also not available for certain large scheduled passenger operations.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KINL?
Watch for gulls and deer on and near the airport. Field conditions are unmonitored from 0000 to 0500, so get current info before a late arrival.

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