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Small airport

Houston County Airport

ICAO KCHULocal CHU🇺🇸 Caledonia
Coordinates
43.5964°N, 91.5039°W
Elevation
1,179 ft (359 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:42
Civil dusk
21:16

About 14h 59m 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 Houston County Airport

Houston County Airport

Houston County Airport is a public use airport located three miles south of the central business district of Caledonia, a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It is owned by Houston County. It serves general aviation for Caledonia and surrounding towns including Spring Grove and Houston. There is no scheduled air service. The airport opened in 1968. The dedication of the completed airport was held on September 21, 1969.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCHU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 313,499 ft / 1,066 m77 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR128.600 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
RDOPRINCETON RDO122.100 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houston County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Houston County Airport?

The ICAO code for Houston County Airport is KCHU.

Where is Houston County Airport located?

Houston County Airport is small airport located in Caledonia, United States, at an elevation of 1,179 ft (359 m).

How many runways does Houston County Airport have?

Houston County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,499 ft / 1,066 m.

What time zone is Houston County Airport in?

Houston County Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Houston County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Houston County Airport is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Houston County Airport?

The nearest airport to Houston County Airport is Deters Farms Airport (MY10), about 8 nm to the wsw, followed by Waukon Municipal Airport and Rushford Municipal Airport - Robert W Bunke Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Houston County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.