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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
MN97
Elevation
1,305 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
47.572, -95.738
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,305 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
47.5717, -95.7380
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KTVF 131556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01670017
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
16.7°C
Dewpoint
1.7°C
Altimeter
1021.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KTVF (40 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:56Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Kindred Regional Airport
East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
94 NM away
Casselton Robert Miller Regional Airport
East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
98 NM away
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 80 ft | 80 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for MN97.
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MN97 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL (MN97) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in FOSSTON, Minnesota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,305 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.5717°N, 95.7380°W.
Helipads
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 80 feet by 80 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ESSENTIA HOSPITAL, 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 ESSENTIA HOSPITAL 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 MN97?
MN97 is the ICAO identifier for ESSENTIA HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in FOSSTON, Minnesota, United States.
How many runways does ESSENTIA HOSPITAL have?
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL (MN97) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of MN97?
The field elevation of ESSENTIA HOSPITAL is 1,305 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at MN97?
No fuel types are currently listed for ESSENTIA HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at MN97?
The current flight category at ESSENTIA HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at MN97?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for ESSENTIA HOSPITAL.
How do I access complete data for MN97?
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Where is ESSENTIA HOSPITAL located?
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL (MN97) is located in FOSSTON, Minnesota, United States, at an elevation of 1,305 ft MSL.
Does MN97 have weather cameras?
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