KMIC

VFR

CRYSTAL

MINNEAPOLIS · MINNESOTA

Elev
869.3'
Longest RWY
3,751'14/32
Tower
0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30; 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Before you fly into KMIC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30; 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,869.3'
MSL · field 869.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +11 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KMIC

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KMIC 280953Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00560017
Wind
300° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
110 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
8 NM NW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MIC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM SEAFELDT
Address
5800 CRYSTAL AIRPORT RD, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55429-2364

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 12 kt
RWY 32
319°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 319° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,869 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored139° / 319°3,751 ftASPHStandard L
06L/24R51° / 231°2,500 ftASPHStandard L
06R/24L51° / 231°1,669 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
143,509'3,509'3,750'3,508'PAPI 4-box left(4°)57', tree, 1103' from thr, 2' R of cntrln, slope 15
323,508'3,508'3,750'3,509'PAPI 4-box left(4°)48', trees, 944' from thr, 297' R of cntrln, slope 15
06L2,500'2,500'2,500'2,110'VASI 4-box left(4°)67', tree, 1160' from thr, 198' R of cntrln, slope 14
24R2,500'2,500'2,500'2,111'VASI 4-box left(3.5°)60', tree, 973' from thr, 2' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 14
KMIC · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,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

  • Taxiway E between taxiways G5 and G6 is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 55 feet.Show FAA
  • Helicopter training is conducted over the grass east of runway 32 and south of runway 24L.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, snow removal operations monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. See the airport website for more information.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the runway end identifier lights on runways 14 and 32 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 14/32 and 06L/24R by using the CTAF. The precision approach path indicators on runways 14 and 32 and the visual approach slope indicators on runways 06L and 24R are operated continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Runway surface & condition

  • 06R/24LRunway 06R/24L is closed from November through April and is closed when the tower is closed.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14Runway 14 is the calm wind runway when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • 06RYellow cones mark runway 06R.Show FAA
  • 24LYellow cones mark runway 24L.Show FAA
  • 14The clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 14 is 23 to 1.Show FAA
  • 06LThe clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 06L is 23 to 1.Show FAA
  • 24RThe obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 24R is 21 to 1.Show FAA
  • 32The clearance slope to the displaced threshold on runway 32 is 25 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact the airport manager at sam.seafeldt@mspmac.org.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KMIC

Answer card
ICAO
KMIC
Name
CRYSTAL
Location
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Elevation
869.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,869.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30; 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30
Total runways
3
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,751 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Crystal Airport sits in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Field elevation is 869.3 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 3,751 ft. The field is towered. Tower hours are 0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30. Hours extend to 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and the available non-precision options.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. The airport sits in the Minneapolis area, so expect busy traffic and coordinate carefully with tower and ground. Airspace class is not stated in the facts. Check the current sectional or TAC before you go.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. 100LL is available 24 hours a day via credit card. Taxiway E is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 55 feet between taxiways G5 and G6. Yellow cones mark runways 06R and 24L. When the tower is closed, use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights on 14 and 32. Use CTAF to turn on the medium intensity runway lights for 14/32 and 06L/24R. The PAPI on 14 and 32 and the VASI on 06L and 24R stay on continuously.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMIC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives different guidance.
What are the tower hours at Crystal Airport?
Tower hours are 0700-2100 OCT 1-APR 30. They run 0700-2200 MAY 1-SEP 30.
Does KMIC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KMIC. Plan with the current Chart Supplement for the available approach options.
What is the longest runway at KMIC?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 3,751 ft long and has asphalt pavement.
Which runway surfaces are available at Crystal Airport?
KMIC has two asphalt runways. It also has one turf runway, 06R/24L, which is 1,669 ft long.
Is 100LL available at KMIC after hours?
Yes. 100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMIC?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What lighting should I expect if the tower is closed at KMIC?
Use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights on 14 and 32. Use CTAF to activate the medium intensity runway lights on 14/32 and 06L/24R. The PAPI on 14 and 32 and the VASI on 06L and 24R operate continuously.

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