M69

VFR

BIRCH LAKE

DEERWOOD · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,278'
Longest RWY
5,283'13W/31W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M69
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,278'
MSL · field 1,278' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31W
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF M69

M69 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAIT (AITKIN MUNI/STEVE KURTZ FLD) · 12.1 NM away. Conditions at M69 may differ.

METAR · KAIT

Observed 07:15Z

KAIT 280715Z AUTO 31008G19KT 290V360 10SM SCT024 04/02 A2975 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 8G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
476 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
6 NM SE
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
PNM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE RAMSAY
Address
15269 CHARLSON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347-3153

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° · 8 kt
RWY 31W
309°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 31W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31W · 309° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,278 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13W/31WFavored129° / 309°5,283 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M69 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • The wind indicator is located north of the lake and is obscured by trees.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport physical address is 27899 Waffensmith Road, Deerwood, Minnesota 56444.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M69

Answer card
ICAO
M69
Name
BIRCH LAKE
Location
DEERWOOD, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,278 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,278 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13W/31W · 5,283 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31W

Birch Lake is in Deerwood, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,278 ft MSL. It has one runway, a 5,283 ft water runway labeled 13W/31W. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in Type C airspace per the facts provided. If you are planning a first visit, pay attention to the wind indicator. It is north of the lake and can be obscured by trees. That can make the wind check less reliable from a distance.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport physical address is 27899 Waffensmith Road, Deerwood, Minnesota 56444. Runway headings are listed as magnetic for the water runway, with 13W at 129.5 degrees and 31W at 309.5 degrees.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Birch Lake (M69)?
The field elevation is 1,278 ft MSL. Plan your density altitude and climb performance from that number, especially on warm summer days.
What runway does Birch Lake have?
Birch Lake has one runway. It is a 5,283 ft water runway, 13W/31W.
Does M69 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for M69. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Birch Lake towered?
No. Birch Lake does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at M69?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which direction are the water runway headings at Birch Lake?
Runway 13W is listed at 129.5 degrees magnetic. Runway 31W is listed at 309.5 degrees magnetic.
Who should I call for clearance delivery at Birch Lake?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. That is the published contact in the remarks.
Is the wind indicator easy to see at Birch Lake?
No. The wind indicator is north of the lake and is obscured by trees. Use that with caution on arrival and verify the wind picture before committing.

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