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Root Beers Float Seaplane Base

Delano, MinnesotaElevation 948 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,863 ft

01W/19W
Dimensions
3,863 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 01W10°T
RWY 19W190°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Root Beers Float Seaplane Base is in Delano, Minnesota. Field elevation 948 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBENJAMIN LEWIS
Manager phone952-239-1351
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA38MN
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.0400, -93.8860
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗38MN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 38MN have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 38MN. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 38MN have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 38MN. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 38MN?
38MN sits at 948 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 38MN?
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.