MFN

VFR

MINUTEMAN LAKE

WILLOW · ALASKA

Elev
295'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
VFR sectional · MFN
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Before you fly into MFN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,295'
MSL · field 295' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF MFN

MFN does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWS (WASILLA) · 17.0 NM away. Conditions at MFN may differ.

METAR · PAWS

Observed 22:56Z

PAWS 132256Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 13/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP008 T01280017 $
Wind
320° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
473 ft
Ceiling
4,700 ft AGL
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 N
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA

Airport manager

Name
ATHONY ORIGER
Address
P.O. BOX 378, WILLOW AK 99687

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
MFN · 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
  • Not published

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

  • No service of any type is available to transient aircraft.Show FAA
  • Seaplane base condition is not monitored. Visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA
  • Caution for trees on the east end of the lake.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MFN

Answer card
ICAO
MFN
Name
MINUTEMAN LAKE
Location
WILLOW, ALASKA
Elevation
295 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,295 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Minuteman Lake is in Willow, Alaska. Field elevation is 295 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify it before flight.

This is a seaplane base. The published remarks say no service of any type is available to transient aircraft. The lake condition is not monitored. Do a visual inspection before use. There is also a tree hazard on the east end of the lake. That matters on arrival and departure, especially if you are working a low approach or a short water run.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call on CTAF or UNICOM for current local handling details. With no tower and no published ILS, this is a VFR planning field where current conditions matter. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at MFN Minuteman Lake?
Field elevation is 295 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight planning and density altitude checks.
Does MFN have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the landing area with the airport operator before you go.
Is there a tower at Minuteman Lake?
No. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so plan for self-announced traffic and local coordination.
Does MFN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at MFN?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify it before flight with the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator.
Are there any services or FBOs on the field at MFN?
No on-field FBOs are listed. The published remarks also say no service of any type is available to transient aircraft.
What hazards should a pilot watch for at Minuteman Lake?
The published remarks call out trees on the east end of the lake. The lake condition is not monitored, so do a visual inspection before use.
What should I check before flying a seaplane into MFN?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions. Also confirm the landing area with the airport operator, since no service is available to transient aircraft.

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