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6MN3SEAPLANE BASE

MCKEEN

HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,020 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6MN3

Elevation

1,020 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.073, -94.070

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,020 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.0729, -94.0697

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KGYL 131715Z AUTO 32013G20KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3012 RMK AO2 T01960031

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

320° at 13 kt G20

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

19.6°C

Dewpoint

3.1°C

Altimeter

1020.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KGYL (19 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6MN3. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Faribault facing South
Live

Faribault

South · Camera 1

64 NM away

1 camera angles available

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14W/32W5,500 ft400 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6MN3.

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6MN3 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MCKEEN (6MN3) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.0729°N, 94.0697°W.

Runways

MCKEEN has 1 runway. The longest runway (14W/32W) measures 5,500 feet by 400 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

MCKEEN is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near MCKEEN, 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 MCKEEN 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 6MN3?

6MN3 is the ICAO identifier for MCKEEN, a public-use airport located in HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota, United States.

How many runways does MCKEEN have?

MCKEEN (6MN3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6MN3?

The field elevation of MCKEEN is 1,020 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6MN3?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 6MN3?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 6MN3?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MCKEEN.

How do I access complete data for 6MN3?

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Where is MCKEEN located?

MCKEEN (6MN3) is located in HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,020 ft MSL.

Does 6MN3 have weather cameras?

6MN3 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 12, 03:36 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:15 PM UTC