1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
1
NOTAM
Quick Facts
FAA
M69
Elevation
1,278 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
46.370, -93.811
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
1,278 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
46.3695, -93.8110
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KAIT 202335Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT060 21/07 A2995 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
280° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
21°C
Dewpoint
7°C
Altimeter
1014.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from KAIT (13 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-20 23:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13W/31W | 5,283 ft | 1000 ft | WATER | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | BIRCH LAKE |
Active NOTAMs
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MN89
AEROVILLA
PERHAM — 1,374 ft
MN89
Aerovilla Airport
Perham — 1,374 ft
94MN
AG SPRAY INC
BARNESVILLE — 960 ft
94MN
Ag Spray Inc Airport
Barnesville — 960 ft
KLVN
AIRLAKE
MINNEAPOLIS — 960.4 ft
KAIT
AITKIN MUNI/STEVE KURTZ FLD
AITKIN — 1,206 ft
KAEL
ALBERT LEA MUNI
ALBERT LEA — 1,261 ft
KAXN
ALEXANDRIA RGNL/CHANDLER FLD
ALEXANDRIA — 1,425.3 ft
Nearest airports
- MN89 — AEROVILLA
PERHAM
- MN89 — Aerovilla Airport
Perham
- 94MN — AG SPRAY INC
BARNESVILLE
- 94MN — Ag Spray Inc Airport
Barnesville
- KLVN — AIRLAKE
MINNEAPOLIS
Minnesota airports
M69 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
BIRCH LAKE (M69) is a privately owned seaplane base open to the public located in DEERWOOD, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,278 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.3695°N, 93.8110°W.
Runways
BIRCH LAKE has 1 runway. The longest runway (13W/31W) measures 5,283 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
BIRCH LAKE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at BIRCH LAKE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There is currently 1 active NOTAM for this facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M69?
M69 is the ICAO identifier for BIRCH LAKE, a public-use airport located in DEERWOOD, Minnesota, United States.
How many runways does BIRCH LAKE have?
BIRCH LAKE (M69) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of M69?
The field elevation of BIRCH LAKE is 1,278 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at M69?
No fuel types are currently listed for BIRCH LAKE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at M69?
The current flight category at BIRCH LAKE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at M69?
There are currently 1 active NOTAM for BIRCH LAKE. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.
How do I access complete data for M69?
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Where is BIRCH LAKE located?
BIRCH LAKE (M69) is located in DEERWOOD, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,278 ft MSL.