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8Y4

Surfside Seaplane Base

Lino Lakes, MinnesotaElevation 880 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,500 ft

05W/23W
Dimensions
5,503 x 500 ft
Surface
Water (poor)
RWY 05W53°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23W233°T
Traffic patternLeft
N/S
Dimensions
2,500 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY N
RWY S

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Surfside Seaplane Base is in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Field elevation 880 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDAN KEDROWSKI
Manager phone612-309-3189
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8Y4
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.1500, -93.1169
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
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.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›500' TWR 2 MI EAST RIGHT OF DEP PATH.
›SOUTH DEPS MAKE LEFT TURNOUT.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
›EXCESSIVE WEEDS & AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS IN RICE LAKE.
›FOR SVC AFT HRS: 612-309-3189.
›ALT CTC: DANKEDROWSKI@GMAIL.COM OR BOBTIMM@SEAPLANESERVICES.COM.
›ALT CTC: BOB TIMM 612-518-0687.
›EXCESSIVE WEEDS.
›PLAN APCH OVER MARSHAN OR BALDWIN LAKES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8Y4 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8Y4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8Y4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8Y4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8Y4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8Y4?
8Y4 sits at 880 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8Y4?
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.