KSAZ Staples Muni Airport

Before you fly into KSAZ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,287.6'

MSL · field 1,287.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 32

H/W +13 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF KSAZ

Current METAR

Observed 19:45Z

KSAZ 121945Z AUTO 28019G29KT 10SM SCT070 24/07 A2979 RMK AO2

Wind: 280° @ 19G29 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,838 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KSAZ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBRD (BRAINERD LAKES RGNL) · 27.9 NM away. Conditions at KSAZ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KBRD 121726Z 1218/1318 27017G27KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 FM130100 28010G19KT P6SM SCT120 FM130300 27006KT P6SM SCT220 FM131300 28010G17KT P6SM FEW100 FM131500 29014G21KT P6SM FEW045

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 17 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft, Few clouds 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NW
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: SAZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JEREL NELSEN
Phone: 218-894-2550
Address: 122 6TH ST NE, STAPLES MN 56479-2900

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

280° · 19 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 32

324°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32Favored	144° / 324°	3,305 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	24', tree, 285' from thr, 261' R of cntrln, slope 3
32	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	53', tree, 1137' from thr, 291' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSAZ STAPLES MUNI in STAPLES, MINNESOTA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KSAZ · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KSAZ · IAP

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: AGRI,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.21

16D·Perham Municipal Airport·35.8 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Staples Municipal Airport 0.000(218) 894-255017d ago	$6.25	—	—

Staples Municipal Airport
0.000(218) 894-2550
—
100LL
$6.25
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.21at16DPerham Municipal Airport35.8 nmsave $2.04

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC & FLT SVCS.
ULTRALIGHT TFC ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

147 FT BRUSH, 45 FT DIST, 189 FT R.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSAZ

Answer card

ICAO: KSAZ
Name: STAPLES MUNI
Location: STAPLES, MINNESOTA
Elevation: 1,287.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,287.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 14/32 · 3,305 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 1°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 19 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 32

Staples Muni is in Staples, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,287.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 3,305 ft long and paved asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 14/32. Ultralight traffic is reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep your scan active in the pattern.

The on-field FBO is Staples Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day through self-serve credit card. There is also a ground communications outlet on 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services. If clearance delivery is not available through that outlet, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center directly. A 7-foot brush obstruction is published near runway 14, 189 ft right of centerline and 45 ft from the threshold. Check that side of the runway carefully on departure and landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSAZ and can a light jet use it?

KSAZ has one runway, 14/32, at 3,305 ft. That is a short field for many jets. Check your aircraft numbers before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Staples Muni?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KSAZ have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at KSAZ. Plan for non-precision or visual work. Verify current approach options in the current Chart Supplement.

Is Staples Muni towered?

No. KSAZ is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern.

What fuel is available at KSAZ?

The on-field FBO, Staples Municipal Airport, carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours a day through self-serve credit card.

Are there any runway lighting systems at KSAZ?

Yes. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 14/32. That helps for night arrivals and departures.

Is there anything to watch for on runway 14?

Yes. A 7-foot brush obstruction is published 189 ft right of runway 14 and 45 ft from the threshold. Brief that on departure and landing.

How do I get clearance if the ground communications outlet is not available?

The published note says to contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588 if clearance delivery is not available through the ground communications outlet.

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