M49

VFR

JOLLY FISHERMAN

WAUBUN · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,499'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
VFR sectional · M49
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Before you fly into M49
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,499'
MSL · field 1,499' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF M49

M49 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPKD (PARK RAPIDS MUNI/KONSHOK FLD) · 23.6 NM away. Conditions at M49 may differ.

METAR · KPKD

Observed 16:53Z

KPKD 281653Z AUTO 33015G30KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 31030/1634 SLP165 T00781050
Wind
330° @ 15G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
944 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
17 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANNE BUELOW
Address
39126 JOLLY FISHERMAN ROAD, WAUBUN MN 56589

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · DALGT
  • NOV-APR · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 15 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M49 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
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

Other notes

  • Provided operations are conditioned to avoid flight over cabins and settlements. No operations east of the island.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is anne.jollyfish@gmail.com (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M49

Answer card
ICAO
M49
Name
JOLLY FISHERMAN
Location
WAUBUN, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,499 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,499 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 15 kt
Favored runway now

Jolly Fisherman (M49) is in Waubun, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,499 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan performance or landing distance. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Operations are conditioned to avoid flight over cabins and settlements. No operations east of the island. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The manager email is anne.jollyfish@gmail.com.

This is a non-towered field with no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need current services. The airport sits in a rural area with no runway data provided in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement and plan conservatively. Use the magnetic variation of 5° when you review any published runway or navigation data.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at M49 Jolly Fisherman?
The field elevation is 1,499 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially if you are arriving heavy or on a warm day.
Is there a tower at Jolly Fisherman (M49)?
No. M49 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at M49?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any runways published for M49?
No runways are listed in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in so you have the latest runway and surface information.
Does M49 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M49. If you need instrument guidance, verify current approach options in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What should I know about operating near Jolly Fisherman?
Published remarks say to avoid flight over cabins and settlements. They also say no operations east of the island.
Who handles clearance delivery for M49?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Use that number for current IFR coordination.
Are there any on-field FBOs at M49?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival for current services.

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