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US-8471

Little Sand Seaplane Base

Oslund, MinnesotaElevation 1,330 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,200 ft

12W/30W
Dimensions
3,200 x 600 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 12W
RWY 30W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Little Sand Seaplane Base is in Oslund, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,330 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJUSTIN GULLY
Manager phone763-286-8155
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-8471
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.6496, -94.0277
Distance from city1 NM SSE
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.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-8471 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-8471 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-8471. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-8471 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-8471. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-8471?
US-8471 sits at 1,330 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-8471?
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.