5MN6

Northbound Seaplane Base

Grand Papids, MinnesotaElevation 1,273 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

13W/31W
Dimensions
5,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 13W
RWY 31W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Northbound Seaplane Base is in Grand Papids, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,273 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerTONI BROSE
Manager phone(218) 259-4900
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5MN6
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1564, -93.5239
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & REFERENCE FAR91.115 RIGHT OF WAY RULES, WATER OPNS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5MN6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5MN6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5MN6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5MN6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5MN6?
5MN6 sits at 1,273 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5MN6?
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.