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M56SEAPLANE BASE

GUNFLINT LODGE

GRAND MARAIS, Minnesota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,545 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

M56

Elevation

1,545 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

48.085, -90.750

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,545 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

48.0853, -90.7503

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KCKC 211506Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3038 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

9°C

Dewpoint

1°C

Altimeter

1028.90 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KCKC (26 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 15:06Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at M56. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Thunder Bay facing West
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Thunder Bay

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

88 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
08W/26W6,000 ft100 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9GUNFLINT LODGE

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for M56.

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M56 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

GUNFLINT LODGE (M56) is a privately owned seaplane base open to the public located in GRAND MARAIS, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 48.0853°N, 90.7503°W.

Runways

GUNFLINT LODGE has 1 runway. The longest runway (08W/26W) measures 6,000 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

GUNFLINT LODGE 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 GUNFLINT LODGE, 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 GUNFLINT LODGE 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 M56?

M56 is the ICAO identifier for GUNFLINT LODGE, a public-use airport located in GRAND MARAIS, Minnesota, United States.

How many runways does GUNFLINT LODGE have?

GUNFLINT LODGE (M56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of M56?

The field elevation of GUNFLINT LODGE is 1,545 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at M56?

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

What are the current weather conditions at M56?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at M56?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for GUNFLINT LODGE.

How do I access complete data for M56?

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Where is GUNFLINT LODGE located?

GUNFLINT LODGE (M56) is located in GRAND MARAIS, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,545 ft MSL.

Does M56 have weather cameras?

M56 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 21, 03:06 PM UTC