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6MN5

Gale's Seaplane Base

French Lake, MinnesotaElevation 1,011 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

16W/34W
Dimensions
4,000 x 2,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 16W
RWY 34W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gale's Seaplane Base is in French Lake, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,011 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerGALE PUTNAM
Manager phone417-527-2181
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6MN5
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.2077, -94.1625
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & REF FAR 91.115 RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES, WATER OPERATIONS.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6MN5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6MN5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6MN5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6MN5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6MN5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6MN5?
6MN5 sits at 1,011 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6MN5?
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.