KPEX

VFR

PAYNESVILLE MUNI

PAYNESVILLE · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,182.7'
Longest RWY
3,302'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPEX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,182.7'
MSL · field 1,182.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KPEX

Current METAR

Observed 11:15Z

KPEX 281115Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-346 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 SW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PEX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RON MERGEN
Address
221 WASHBURNE AVE, PAYNESVILLE MN 56362-1642

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
290° · 8 kt
RWY 29
285°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 285° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,183 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored105° / 285°3,302 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 11
KPEX · 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
RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • There is activity or increased intensity of the runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 11 and 29. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 11/29 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Other notes

  • See additional remarks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPEX

Answer card
ICAO
KPEX
Name
PAYNESVILLE MUNI
Location
PAYNESVILLE, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,182.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,182.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 3,302 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Paynesville Muni sits in Paynesville, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,182.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,302 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-aircraft pattern at about 2,182.7 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. The runway end identifier lights can be active or brighter than expected. PAPI is installed on both runway ends. Fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on handling services directly with the airport or a local provider if you need anything beyond self-serve fuel.

For departure planning, clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The field is not towered, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF. Verify the current Chart Supplement for any additional remarks before you go. With a single 3,302 ft runway and no published ILS, this is a simple field, but you still want to check runway condition, winds and density altitude before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KPEX and how long is it?
KPEX has one runway, 11/29. It is 3,302 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does Paynesville Muni have a control tower?
No. KPEX is an untowered airport, so traffic calls go on CTAF 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at KPEX?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KPEX?
No ILS approaches are published for KPEX. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
Is 100LL available at Paynesville Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card.
What lighting is available on runway 11/29 at KPEX?
Runway 11/29 has medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. PAPI is installed on both runway ends. The runway end identifier lights may be active or brighter than expected.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPEX?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who handles clearance delivery for KPEX departures?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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