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International Falls Seaplane Base

International Falls, MinnesotaElevation 1,110 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

05W/23W
Dimensions
5,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 05W
RWY 23W
08W/26W
Dimensions
5,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 08W
RWY 26W

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

International Falls Seaplane Base is in International Falls, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,110 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerTHOR EINARSON
Manager phone218-283-4461
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09I
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.6058, -93.3708
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt600 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WINDSOCK LOCATED AT BORDER PATROL HELIPAD APPROX 1/2 MILE WEST OF SEAPLANE DOCK
›EMAIL ADDRESS: THOR@EINARSONFLYING.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›USE CAUTION FOR A +105 FT LOOKOUT TOWER NORTH OF FACILITY ON THE CANADIAN SIDE OF THE RIVER.
›PHONE LOCATED IN CUSTOMS BUILDING.
›PILOTS CTC FALLS INTERNATIONAL ARPT ON 122.8 FOR AERONAUTICAL ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR THE SEAPLANE BASE.
›ACFT REQUIRING US CUSTOMS CTC PRINCETON FSS ON 123.6 15 MIN PRIOR TO ARR ALSO CALL US CUSTOMS AT (218) 283-2541 PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
›PRVDD THE TPA IS 600 FT AGLK/1700 FT MSL.
›UNICOM LOCATED AT FALLS INTERNATIONAL ARPT.
›PILOTS MNTN 500 FT AGL TPA SEPN FM TFC AT FALLS INTL ARPT 2 MIS SW.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09I on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09I have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09I. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09I have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09I. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09I?
09I sits at 1,110 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09I?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.