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KFCM

Flying Cloud Airport
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 26 DECEMBER 2024

Location

FAA Identifier:	FCM
Lat/Long:	44-49-39.0260N 093-27-30.8580W 44-49.650433N 093-27.514300W 44.8275072,-93.4585717 (estimated)
Elevation:	906.2 ft. / 276.2 m (surveyed)
Variation:	03E (1985)
From city:	11 miles SW of MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code:	55347

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	12/1945
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	MINNEAPOLIS CENTER
FSS:	PRINCETON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	FCM (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT OR INCR INTST MALSR RWY 10R; REIL RWY 28L, 18, & 36; PAPI RWY 10R, 28L, 18, & 36; HIRL RWY 10R/28L; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Landing fee:	yes

Airport Communications

CTAF:	119.15
UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	124.9
WX ASOS:	PHONE 952-941-4156
FLYING CLOUD GROUND:	121.7 [0600-2100, 1ST SUN IN NOV-2ND SAT IN MAR; 0600-2200, 2ND SUN IN MAR-1ST SAT IN NOV.]
FLYING CLOUD TOWER:	119.15 125.2 [0600-2100, 1ST SUN IN NOV-2ND SAT IN MAR; 0600-2200, 2ND SUN IN MAR-1ST SAT IN NOV.]
MINNEAPOLIS APPROACH:	134.7
MINNEAPOLIS DEPARTURE:	134.7
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	121.7 ;WHEN TWR CLSD
COULT DP:	134.7
EMERG:	121.5 243.0
KBREW DP:	134.7
ORSKY DP:	134.7
ROCHESTER DP:	134.7
SCHEP DP:	134.7
TWOLF STAR:	126.95
WLSTN DP:	134.7
ZMBRO DP:	134.7
WX ASOS at MSP (11 nm E):	PHONE 612-713-4174
WX ASOS at MIC (15 nm N):	PHONE 763-531-2343
WX AWOS-3 at LVN (15 nm SE):	118.0 (952-469-5850)
WX ASOS at STP (18 nm E):	118.35 (651-312-8888)
WX AWOS-3 at SGS (18 nm E):	119.425 (651-457-8120)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
FCM at field	FLYING CLOUD VOR/DME	117.70	01E
MSPr244/10.3	MINNEAPOLIS VOR/DME	115.30	02E
FGTr309/16.7	FARMINGTON VORTAC	115.70	06E
GEPr185/19.4	GOPHER VORTAC	117.30	06E
FOWr352/37.6	HALFWAY VOR/DME	111.20	02E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A A:JET A LDG FEE, CTC FBO.
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 10R/28L

Dimensions:

5001 x 100 ft. / 1524 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:	30.0
Double wheel:	60.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 10R

RUNWAY 28L

Latitude:

44-49.743162N

44-49.585958N

Longitude:

093-28.242680W

093-27.107618W

Elevation:

896.2 ft.

898.3 ft.

Traffic pattern:

right

left

Runway heading:

098 magnetic, 101 true

278 magnetic, 281 true

Markings:

precision, in good condition

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS

Obstructions:

61 ft. tree, 3085 ft. from runway, 131 ft. left of centerline, 47:1 slope to clear

none

Runway 10L/28R

Dimensions:

3901 x 75 ft. / 1189 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:

12.5

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

Operational restrictions:

CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.

RUNWAY 10L

RUNWAY 28R

Latitude:

44-49.780132N

44-49.657460N

Longitude:

093-27.903755W

093-27.018210W

Elevation:

906.0 ft.

899.5 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

right

Runway heading:

098 magnetic, 101 true

278 magnetic, 281 true

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Runway 18/36

Dimensions:

2690 x 75 ft. / 820 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:

12.5

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 18

RUNWAY 36

Latitude:

44-49.745158N

44-49.304857N

Longitude:

093-27.260160W

093-27.325267W

Elevation:

899.1 ft.

905.0 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

183 magnetic, 186 true

003 magnetic, 006 true

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.50 degrees glide path)

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RY 36 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

48 ft. tank, 907 ft. from runway, 262 ft. right of centerline, 14:1 slope to clear

4 ft. fence, 219 ft. from runway, 151 ft. right of centerline, 5:1 slope to clear
RWY 36 HAS 5 FT FENCE 129 FT FROM THE RWY END AND 244 FT R.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	METROPOLITAN AIRPORT CMSN 6040 28TH AVE S MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450-2799 Phone 612-726-8100
Manager:	ROBERT DOCKRY 9960 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347-4016 Phone 952-944-1035 ARPT OFC NR 952-944-1035.

Additional Remarks

-	DEER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
-	RY 10R IS CALM WIND RY WHEN ATCT CLSD.
-	TWY 'A' BTN PREMIER JET RAMP & THUNDERBIRD RAMP CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPANS 56 FT OR GTR.
-	TWY 'D' CLOSED FM TWY 'D2' TO APCH END RY 36 TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 66 FT OR GREATER.
-	TWY A CLSD EAST OF BARON LANE TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS 54 FT OR GREATER.
-	RWY INCURSION RISK - PILOTS ARE REMINDED TO REVIEW ARPT HOT SPOT INFO BFR TXG FOR DEP & BFR LDG. SEE TPP ARPT DIAGRAM & CHART SUPPL SXN ON HOT SPOTS FOR ADDN INFO.
-	WRONG RWY ARR RISK, CLOSELY ALIGNED PARL RWYS. SEE TPP ARPT DIAGRAM.
-	TWY D BTWN D1 & D2 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPANS 48 FT OR GTR.
-	TXL G CLSD TO WINGSPANS GTR THAN 43 FT.
-	TXL H CLSD TO WINGSPANS GTR THAN 40 FT.
-	ARPT CLSD TO: JETS NOT MEETING FAR 36, JET TRNG & ACFT W/ CERTIFICATED MGTOW HIGHER THAN 60,000 LBS.
-	ULTRALIGHT OPNS PROHIBITED.
-	MAINTENANCE RUN-UPS ARE PROHIBITED BTN 2200-0700 LCL.
-	WHEN ATCT CLSD, SNOW REMOVAL OPERATORS MONITOR 119.15.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 26 December 2024 at 0901Z to 23 January 2025 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
AGUDE FIVE		download (220KB)
ENCEE THREE (RNAV)		download (160KB)
GOPHER ONE		download (247KB)
TWOLF FOUR		download (169KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 10R		download (369KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 10L		download (335KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 10R		download (335KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28L		download (291KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28R		download (301KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36		download (296KB)
VOR/DME RWY 36		download (279KB)
VOR RWY 10R		download (339KB)
COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 10R		download (294KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (52KB)
Departure Procedures
COULT SEVEN		download (170KB)
KBREW TWO		download (164KB)
ORSKY THREE		download (175KB)
ROCHESTER ONE		download (184KB)
SCHEP ONE		download (163KB)
WLSTN SEVEN		download (154KB)
ZMBRO SEVEN		download (174KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (162KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KMSP - Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (11 nm E)
KMIC - Crystal Airport (15 nm N)
KLVN - Airlake Airport (15 nm SE)
KSTP - St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (18 nm E)
KSGS - South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field (18 nm E)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 27-Dec-2024

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	07:18	13:18
Sunrise	07:52	13:52
Sunset	16:39	22:39
Evening civil twilight	17:12	23:12

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	27-Dec-2024 14:22:14
Local (UTC-6)	27-Dec-2024 08:22:14

METAR

KFCM	271353Z 14007KT 7SM OVC005 04/03 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE17 SLP095 P0000 T00390028
KMSP 10nm E	271353Z 14006KT 6SM BR OVC004 03/02 A2981 RMK AO2 DZE1259RAB1259E35 SLP102 P0001 T00280022
KSGS 13nm E	271355Z AUTO 13003KT 4SM BR OVC003 03/03 A2982 RMK AO2 P0001 T00300030
KMIC 15nm N	271401Z 13006KT 7SM OVC005 04/03 A2979 RMK AO2 T00390028
KLVN 16nm SE	271355Z AUTO 14006KT 5SM UP OVC004 03/03 A2981 RMK AO2
KSTP 18nm E	271353Z 15007KT 7SM OVC006 03/03 A2983 RMK AO2 RAE44 SLP104 P0002 T00330028

TAF

KMSP
10nm E

271140Z 2712/2818 13008KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC002 FM271600 13007KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM272000 12005KT 3SM -RA BR OVC004 FM280000 VRB03KT 2SM -RA BR OVC004 FM281000 29006KT 2SM BR OVC005

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 130.05
952-941-1212
[web site]
[email]

CAA Preferred FBO

WE STILL NEVER CHARGE HANDLING FEES, OR FACILITY FEES!

NEWEST FACILITY AT FLYING CLOUD - RENTAL CARS - HANGAR SPACE - FREE POPCORN AND BOTTLED WATER - NEW PILOT LOUNGE WITH CREW CARS - NO HANDLING FEES

Celebrating 60 Years of Excellent Service at Flying Cloud!

*Ask us about our famous Airnav discount on your next visit to Thunderbird Flying Cloud*

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100LL

Jet A

$7.30

$5.90

GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

1 read write

ASRI 130.625
952-641-2020
[web site]
[email]

Premier Jet Center offers full flightline concierge, maintenance, avionics, paint & interior )services, aircraft detailing, and charter & aircraft management.

Our facility is equipped for all general and business aviation users and our team can arrange all accommodations for your stay.

Our corporate hangar serves as a home base for our business aviation customers and is the largest hangar at Flying Cloud Airport.

Contact us for current discount fuel pricing or access direct fuel pricing by signing up for the Paragon Preferred program for free: service@flypremierjet.com | (952) 641-2020.

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100LL

Jet A

$7.35

$6.79

GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

1 read write

ASRI 130.60
952-303-2220
[web site]
[email]

Experience the Twin Cities' exclusive, pilot-owned FBO, where luxury meets unmatched service:

Unbeatable fuel pricing and exceptional service with no facility or handling fees.

Our brand-new facility features a top-tier pilot lounge, fully stocked with snacks and drinks, a 30,000 sq ft heated storage hangar, washer/dryer, dishwasher, catering kitchen, and the largest ramp with street parking and a drive-through gate direct to your aircraft.

Enjoy luxury courtesy Porsche/Audi SUVs, fresh-baked Famous Sweet Martha's cookies, and Dominican Inflight Fuel coffee on every visit.

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$5.53		$3.49
GUARANTEED

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Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KFCM but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KFCM.

Located at KSTP

ASRI 129.00
651-227-8108
toll-free 800-368-0107
[web site]
[email]

At KSTP (St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field), 18 miles ENE

When time is money why not save both and visit St. Paul Downtown Airport and St. Paul Flight Center(KSTP)on your next stop in the Twin Cities.

Fact
Downtown St. Paul 5 miles.
Downtown Minneapolis 12 miles.
St. Paul Flight Center and the St. Paul Downtown Airport are the closest airport to both St. Paul downtown and downtown Minneapolis. With drive times to both downtown business districts under a half and hour, St. Paul Downtown Airport is the clear choice when visiting the Twin Cities.

With a plethora of fuel programs offered, I am confident we can save you money on your trip as well.

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Located at KSTP

	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.75		$7.25
GUARANTEED

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FS=Full service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

ASRI 130.60
952-944-1200
toll-free 800-541-9110
[web site]
[email]

At Elliott Aviation, our mission is simple: to provide you with world-class service. Whether you need your aircraft fueled and cared for, or just a comfortable place to rest after a long flight, we are the experts at taking care of your needs and dedicated to upgrading your FBO experience.

Our top-rated facilities and front line ambassadors take that extra step for business travelers from coast to coast. Relax in our state-of-the-art passenger lounges while our certified and highly trained technicians service your aircraft with the utmost focus on the safety of you and your passengers.

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FlyWise Aviation

952-900-7400
[web site]
[email]

Oxygen service, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft modifications, Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing

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