Y63

VFR

ELBOW LAKE MUNI/PRIDE OF THE PRAIRIE

ELBOW LAKE · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,205.8'
Longest RWY
4,127'11W/29W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Y63
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,205.8'
MSL · field 1,205.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF Y63

Current METAR

Observed 10:15Z

KY63 281015Z AUTO 33012G16KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 T00181018
Wind
330° @ 12G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-114 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 SW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
Y63 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE LARUE
Address
1111 2ND ST SW, ELBOW LAKE MN 56531-4214

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 12 kt
RWY 32
319°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 319° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,206 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11W/29W107° / 287°4,127 ftWATER29W R
14/32Favored138° / 319°3,401 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 14
Y63 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Seaplane operations occur on the lake east of the airport. Monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated or increased intensity runway end identifier lights are available on runways 14 and 32. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 14 and 32 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 14 and 32 are preset to low intensity.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11W/29WRunway 11W/29W is closed from sunset to 0700.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Runway 11W/29W is 794 feet above ground level.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y63

Answer card
ICAO
Y63
Name
ELBOW LAKE MUNI/PRIDE OF THE PRAIRIE
Location
ELBOW LAKE, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,205.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,205.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11W/29W · 4,127 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Y63 sits in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,205.8 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 11W/29W at 4,127 ft. Runway 14/32 is 3,401 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. Prairie Air is on the field. It carries 100LL. 100LL is also available 24 hours a day by self-service credit card. That is useful if you are planning an early departure or a late stop.

A few operational notes matter here. Ultralight aircraft operate on and near the airport. Seaplane operations occur on the lake east of the airport, so keep a sharp scan and monitor CTAF. Runway 11W/29W is a water runway. It is 794 ft above ground level. It is closed from sunset to 0700. Runways 14 and 32 have PAPI, runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. Those lights are controlled on CTAF and are preset to low intensity. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC can be reached at 651-463-5588.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Y63 and which runway is longest?
Y63 has two runways. The longest is 11W/29W at 4,127 ft. Runway 14/32 is 3,401 ft asphalt.
Does Y63 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Y63. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Y63?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for Y63. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Y63 towered?
No. Y63 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Which runway is the water runway at Y63?
Runway 11W/29W is the water runway. It is 794 ft above ground level and is closed from sunset to 0700.
Is 100LL available at Y63?
Yes. Prairie Air carries 100LL. 100LL is also available 24 hours a day by self-service credit card.
What should I know about traffic at Y63?
Ultralight aircraft operate on and near the airport. Seaplane operations also occur on the lake east of the airport. Keep a good scan. Make CTAF calls early.
What lighting is available at Y63?
Runways 14 and 32 have PAPI, runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. The runway lights are controlled on CTAF. They are preset to low intensity.

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