KMVE

VFR

MONTEVIDEO-CHIPPEWA COUNTY

MONTEVIDEO · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,034'
Longest RWY
3,999'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMVE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,034'
MSL · field 1,034' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +11 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KMVE

Current METAR

Observed 08:15Z

KMVE 280815Z AUTO 32011G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 11G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-195 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
MVE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK BORGERSON
Address
P.O. BOX 154, 1902 BENSON RD, MONTEVIDEO MN 56265

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 11 kt
RWY 32
321°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 321° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,034 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored141° / 321°3,999 ftASPHStandard L
03/2136° / 216°2,361 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)
217', brush, 133' from thr, 138' R of cntrln, slope 19

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
KMVE · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,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

  • Runway 03/21 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runway 14/32 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 14/32, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is self-service 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03/21 thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pending.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe airport is owned by Montevideo and Chippewa County.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMVE

Answer card
ICAO
KMVE
Name
MONTEVIDEO-CHIPPEWA COUNTY
Location
MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,034 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,034 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (KMVE) sits in Montevideo, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,034 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 14/32 at 3,999 ft asphalt. Runway 03/21 is 2,361 ft turf.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current charted procedures in mind. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is self-serve 24 hours with credit card. The published remarks also note that runway 03/21 thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones. Runway 03/21 is not plowed during winter months.

This is a non-towered field with ultralight activity on and near the airport. Expect normal see-and-avoid discipline on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights on 14/32 plus the PAPI on 14/32. For clearance delivery, if Flight Service cannot be reached, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. The airport is owned by Montevideo and Chippewa County.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMVE?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at KMVE. It is 3,999 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is KMVE towered?
No. KMVE is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KMVE?
The facts do not publish a specific pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMVE have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMVE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the available instrument procedures before you go.
Which runway should I expect to use at KMVE?
Runway 14/32 is the main paved runway and it is the longest at 3,999 ft. Runway 03/21 is turf and is not plowed during winter months.
What fuel is available at KMVE?
The on-field FBO is Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport. It carries 100LL and the fuel is self-serve 24 hours with credit card.
How do the runway lights work at KMVE?
The medium intensity runway lights are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the REIL on runway 14/32 plus the PAPI on runway 14/32.
Are there any special ground or traffic notes for KMVE?
Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport. Runway 03/21 thresholds and edges are marked with yellow cones, so keep that in mind when taxiing and lining up.

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