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Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field

IATA FFMICAO KFFMLocal FFM🇺🇸 Fergus Falls
Coordinates
46.2844°N, 96.1567°W
Elevation
1,183 ft (361 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:37

About 13h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport, also known as Einar Mickelson Field, is a public airport located three miles (5 km) west of the central business district (CBD) of Fergus Falls, a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It covers 731 acres (296 ha) and has two runways. It is primarily used for general aviation. The airport was formerly served by Northwest Airlink and United Express.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 315,639 ft / 1,719 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,299 ft / 1,006 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3110.400 MHz
RDOPRINCETON RDO122.350 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 6 of 7 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FERGUS FALLS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,234 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field?

The ICAO code for Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field is KFFM, and its IATA code is FFM.

Where is Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field located?

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field is small airport located in Fergus Falls, United States, at an elevation of 1,183 ft (361 m).

How many runways does Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field have?

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field has 2 runways, the longest being 5,639 ft / 1,719 m.

What time zone is Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field in?

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field is approximately 2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field?

The nearest airport to Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field is Damneara Airport (US-8324), about 6.8 nm to the n, followed by Yaggie Private Airport and Velo Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.