US-5169

Cutfoot Sioux Seaplane Base

Deer River, MinnesotaElevation 1,297 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways

18W/36W
Dimensions
4,760 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 18W180°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36W0°T
Traffic patternRight
04W/22W
Dimensions
4,703 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 04W41°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22W221°T
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cutfoot Sioux Seaplane Base is in Deer River, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,297 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBRYAN HARRIS
Manager phone218-398-0630
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-5169
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.5165, -94.0864
Distance from city16 NM NW
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

FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-5169 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-5169. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-5169 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-5169. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-5169?
US-5169 sits at 1,297 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-5169?
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.