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US-0984

McKeen Seaplane Base

Howard Lake, MinnesotaElevation 1,020 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,500 ft

14W/32W
Dimensions
5,500 x 400 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 14W
RWY 32W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

McKeen Seaplane Base is in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,020 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerCHARLES D. MCKEEN
Manager phone612-803-7844
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0984
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.0729, -94.0697
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: CHUCK.MCKEEN@GMAIL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS APCH AT 612-713-4016.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-0984 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0984 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0984. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0984 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0984. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0984?
US-0984 sits at 1,020 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0984?
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.