KPQN

VFR

PIPESTONE MUNI

PIPESTONE · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,736.7'
Longest RWY
4,306'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPQN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,736.7'
MSL · field 1,736.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KPQN

Current METAR

Observed 09:55Z

KPQN 280955Z AUTO 31007KT 9SM CLR 01/01 A3000 RMK AO2 T00080008
Wind
310° @ 7 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
374 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 SE
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PQN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT DYKSTRA
Address
1302 13TH ST SE, PIPESTONE MN 56164-2294

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
310° · 7 kt
RWY 27
274°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 274° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,737 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36181° / 1°4,306 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored94° / 274°2,539 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)13', brush, 412' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 16
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
2710', crops, 22' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 18
KPQN · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery if unable via GCO, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • GCO is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 18 and 36 have REIL lighting and PAPI. Runways 18/36 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Yellow cones mark runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27Yellow cones mark runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • For hangar information, call the airport manager or owner.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at rdyks@aol.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPQN

Answer card
ICAO
KPQN
Name
PIPESTONE MUNI
Location
PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,736.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,736.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,306 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Pipestone Muni sits in Pipestone, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,736.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 4,306 ft on asphalt. The other runway is 09/27 at 2,539 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 18 and Runway 36 have REIL lighting, PAPI and medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months. Yellow cones mark Runway 09 and Runway 27. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Country Aire is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours via credit card. If you need hangar information, contact the airport manager or owner. The airport manager can be reached at rdyks@aol.com. For clearance delivery if GCO is not usable, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a non-towered field with a modest runway setup. Plan your radio work early. Verify current conditions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPQN?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 4,306 ft. It is asphalt with magnetic headings 184° and 4°.
Does Pipestone Muni have a tower?
No. KPQN is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at KPQN?
No ILS approaches are published for KPQN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KPQN?
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.
Which fuel is available on the field at KPQN?
Country Aire is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours via credit card.
Is runway 09/27 usable in winter at KPQN?
Runway 09/27 is not plowed during winter months. Plan on 18/36 if conditions and wind allow. Then verify surface condition with the airport operator or FBO directly by phone.
What lighting is available for night operations at KPQN?
Runways 18 and 36 have REIL lighting, PAPI and medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. Verify current lighting status before a night arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at KPQN?
If you cannot use the GCO, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The GCO is available on 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services.

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