KPEX

Paynesville Municipal Airport

Paynesville, MinnesotaElevation 1,180 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,302 ft

11/29
Dimensions
3,302 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11106°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 29286°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Paynesville Municipal Airport is in Paynesville, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,180 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRON MERGEN
Manager phone320-243-3714
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKPEX
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.3721, -94.7447
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.35
AWOS 3
AWOS
122.9
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
SEE ASP CASE 99-AGL-1410-NRA.
ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 11/29 PRESET LOW INTST.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KPEX have a METAR?
Yes. KPEX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KPEX have a TAF?
When KPEX issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KPEX?
KPEX sits at 1,180 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KPEX?
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.