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6MN5SEAPLANE BASE

GALE'S

FRENCH LAKE, Minnesota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,011 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6MN5

Elevation

1,011 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.208, -94.162

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,011 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.2077, -94.1625

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSTC 131653Z 36013G20KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01940022

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

360° at 13 kt G20

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

19.4°C

Dewpoint

2.2°C

Altimeter

1020.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KSTC (21 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Faribault

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16W/34W4,000 ft2000 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6MN5.

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6MN5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

GALE'S (6MN5) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in FRENCH LAKE, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,011 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.2077°N, 94.1625°W.

Runways

GALE'S has 1 runway. The longest runway (16W/34W) measures 4,000 feet by 2000 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

GALE'S is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near GALE'S, 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 GALE'S 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 6MN5?

6MN5 is the ICAO identifier for GALE'S, a public-use airport located in FRENCH LAKE, Minnesota, United States.

How many runways does GALE'S have?

GALE'S (6MN5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6MN5?

The field elevation of GALE'S is 1,011 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6MN5?

No fuel types are currently listed for GALE'S. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6MN5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 6MN5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for GALE'S.

How do I access complete data for 6MN5?

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Where is GALE'S located?

GALE'S (6MN5) is located in FRENCH LAKE, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,011 ft MSL.

Does 6MN5 have weather cameras?

6MN5 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, 04:53 PM UTC