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6MY8SEAPLANE BASE

USFS

ELY, Minnesota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,337 ft MSL

3

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6MY8

Elevation

1,337 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.910, -91.883

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,337 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

47.9100, -91.8831

Ownership

Public

Current Weather

METAR KELO 220655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 05/M00 A3021 RMK AO2 T00471002

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

4.7°C

Dewpoint

-0.2°C

Altimeter

1023.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KELO (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 06:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6MY8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Eveleth facing East
Live

Eveleth

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

47 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W2,500 ft200 ftWATER-
18/361,600 ft60 ftSNOW-
18W/36W2,500 ft200 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9USFS

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6MY8.

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6MY8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

USFS (6MY8) is a publicly owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in ELY, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,337 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.9100°N, 91.8831°W.

Runways

USFS has 3 runways. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 2,500 feet by 200 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 18/36 (1,600 ft, SNOW), 18W/36W (2,500 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

USFS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near USFS, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at USFS is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6MY8?

6MY8 is the ICAO identifier for USFS, a public-use airport located in ELY, Minnesota, United States.

How many runways does USFS have?

USFS (6MY8) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6MY8?

The field elevation of USFS is 1,337 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6MY8?

No fuel types are currently listed for USFS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6MY8?

The current flight category at USFS is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 6MY8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for USFS.

How do I access complete data for 6MY8?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for USFS.

Where is USFS located?

USFS (6MY8) is located in ELY, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,337 ft MSL.

Does 6MY8 have weather cameras?

6MY8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:51 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 06:55 AM UTC