KLVN

VFR

AIRLAKE

MINNEAPOLIS · MINNESOTA

Elev
960.4'
Longest RWY
4,099'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLVN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,960.4'
MSL · field 960.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KLVN

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

KLVN 280835Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM SCT030 06/03 A2983 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
222 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
22 NM S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LVN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM SEAFELDT
Address
8140 220TH STREET W., LAKEVILLE MN 55044

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 9 kt
RWY 30
294°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 294° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,960 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored114° / 294°4,099 ftASPH12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
124,099'4,099'4,099'4,099'PAPI 4-box left(3°)31', rr, 560' from thr, 197' R of cntrln, slope 11
304,099'4,099'4,099'3,707'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR26', road, 408' from thr, 512' R of cntrln, slope 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

ILS · 1

RWY 30
LS · CAT I
LVN
108.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KLVN · 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)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
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

  • Hangars are located 400 feet north from the centerline in the primary surface.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. See the airport website for more information.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis Approach at 612-726-9086.Show FAA
  • Runway 30 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 30; REIL is available for runway 12; PAPI is available for runways 12 and 30; high intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. Increase intensity and activate lights via CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA
  • AJet A fuel self-service is not available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 12/30 has been repainted. The displacement on the northwest end is now taxiway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway 30 has a 31 to 1 clearance slope to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLVN

Answer card
ICAO
KLVN
Name
AIRLAKE
Location
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
960.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,960.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,099 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Airlake sits in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Field elevation is 960.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,099 ft of asphalt, with magnetic headings 117° and 297°. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The field has one ILS approach to runway 30. Runway 30 is also the calm wind runway. MALSR is available for runway 30. REIL is available for runway 12. PAPI is available for both ends. Lighting is preset low from sunset to sunrise. Increase intensity and activate the lights via CTAF. Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the airport website or the airport operator for the current details before you go.

Aloft Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours with a credit card. Jet A self-serve is not available. The airport also has wildlife activity. Deer and birds have been reported on and near the field. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis Approach. For a first arrival, pay attention to the displaced threshold on runway 30 and the published slope note near that end. Ultralight operations are prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KLVN Airlake?
Airlake has one runway, 12/30. It is 4,099 ft long and asphalt paved.
Does KLVN have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 30.
What is the pattern altitude at KLVN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Airlake towered?
No. Airlake has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for airport traffic and monitor local procedures before arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at KLVN?
Aloft Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Jet A self-serve is not available.
Is 100LL self-serve available at Airlake?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What should I know about runway 30 at KLVN?
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. The published remarks also note a displaced threshold on the northwest end and a slope issue near runway 30, so review the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.
Are there noise abatement procedures at Airlake?
Yes. Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest details before arrival.

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