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MY96

Bahnsen Seaplane Base

Faribault, MinnesotaElevation 1,004 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
4,000 x 3,000 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

Bahnsen Seaplane Base is in Faribault, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,004 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerCARL BAHNSEN
Manager phone612-760-2441
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMY96
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.4167, -93.3308
Distance from city8 NM N
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.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›EMAIL ADDRESS: PAINTLAKE@AOL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MY96 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MY96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MY96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MY96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MY96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MY96?
MY96 sits at 1,004 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MY96?
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.