KPNM

VFR

PRINCETON MUNI

PRINCETON · MINNESOTA

Elev
979.8'
Longest RWY
3,900'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPNM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,979.8'
MSL · field 979.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +10 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KPNM

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KPNM 281255Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 04/M00 A2991 RMK AO2 T00421003
Wind
310° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-93 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
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHELE MCPHERSON
Address
705 N 2ND ST, PRINCETON MN 55371-1558

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
310° · 11 kt
RWY 34
335°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 335° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,980 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored155° / 335°3,900 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3°)19', tree, 379' from thr, 172' R of cntrln, slope 9
34PAPI 4-box right(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 16
KPNM · 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,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Occasional helicopter operations occur in the vicinity of the airport; a lighted hospital helicopter is located 1 nautical mile east-southeast.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

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 16 and 34; precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 16 and 34; medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16The precision approach path indicator on runway 16 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPNM

Answer card
ICAO
KPNM
Name
PRINCETON MUNI
Location
PRINCETON, MINNESOTA
Elevation
979.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,979.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Princeton Muni is in Princeton, Minnesota. The field elevation is 979.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,900 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston work, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. Runway 16/34 has medium intensity lighting on the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both ends. The PAPI on runway 16 is unusable more than 6 degrees left of centerline, so keep that in mind on final.

Princeton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. Ultralights operate on and near the airport. Helicopter traffic also shows up in the area. A lighted hospital helicopter is located 1 NM east-southeast, so stay alert in the pattern and on departure. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPNM?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That works out to about 1,979.8 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is Princeton Muni towered?
No. KPNM is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Does KPNM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Princeton Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach setup before you file or launch.
What is the longest runway at KPNM?
The longest runway is 16/34. It is 3,900 ft long and asphalt.
Which runway lighting is available at Princeton Muni?
Runway 16/34 has medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are installed on both ends.
What should I know about final to runway 16 at KPNM?
The PAPI on runway 16 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. Plan a stable centerline approach and verify the visual glide path early.
Which FBO is on the field at KPNM?
Princeton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
Are there any traffic conflicts to watch for at Princeton Muni?
Yes. Ultralights operate on and near the airport. Helicopter traffic also occurs in the vicinity. A lighted hospital helicopter is 1 NM east-southeast, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern.

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