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Blue Earth Municipal Airport

ICAO KSBULocal SBU🇺🇸 Blue Earth
Coordinates
43.5953°N, 94.0928°W
Elevation
1,107 ft (337 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:57
Civil dusk
21:32

About 15h 9m 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 Blue Earth Municipal Airport

Blue Earth is a city-owned public-use airport located three miles south of the city of Blue Earth, Minnesota in Faribault County.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KSBU

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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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 343,400 ft / 1,036 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
03 / 212,245 ft / 684 m200 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR127.750 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 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 (1)

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,198 ft
Obstacle1,096 ft
Obstacle1,181 ft
Obstacle1,155 ft
Obstacle1,112 ft
Obstacle1,168 ft
Obstacle1,155 ft
Obstacle1,188 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blue Earth Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Blue Earth Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Blue Earth Municipal Airport is KSBU.

Where is Blue Earth Municipal Airport located?

Blue Earth Municipal Airport is small airport located in Blue Earth, United States, at an elevation of 1,107 ft (337 m).

How many runways does Blue Earth Municipal Airport have?

Blue Earth Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,400 ft / 1,036 m.

What time zone is Blue Earth Municipal Airport in?

Blue Earth Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Blue Earth Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blue Earth Municipal Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blue Earth Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Blue Earth Municipal Airport is Cornfield Canyon Airport (2MN4), about 7 nm to the w, followed by Rake Airport and Fairmont Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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