Stanton Airfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanton Airfield
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The airfield seen from Minnesota State Highway 19 in 2021
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc. | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Stanton, Minnesota | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 920 ft / 280 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 44°28′32″N 093°00′59″W / 44.47556°N 93.01639°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | StantonAirfield.com | ||||||||||||||
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Location in Minnesota
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Location in the United States
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Sources: Minnesota DOT, FAA
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Stanton Airfield (IATA: SYN, ICAO: KSYN, FAA LID: SYN) is a public airport located about one nautical mile (which is about 1.85 kilometers) east of the main part of Stanton, Minnesota. It is in Goodhue County, Minnesota, in the state of Minnesota, United States. This airport is privately owned by a group called Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc., but it is open for public use.
How Stanton Airfield Started
The airport, originally known as Carleton Airport, first opened in 1942. It was started when Carleton College bought a farm to create an airport. The main goal was to train pilots for World War II.
In 1944, the college rented the airport to a company called Triangle Aviation. This company was run by Malcolm and Margaret Manuel. They eventually bought the airport in 1955.
Later, in 1990, a new group called Stanton Sport Aviation was formed. This group bought the airport to keep it running. Because of its important history, Stanton Airfield was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. This means it's recognized as a special historical site.
What You'll Find at Stanton Airfield
Stanton Airfield covers a large area of about 158 acres (which is about 64 hectares). It sits at an elevation of 920 feet (or 280 meters) above mean sea level.
The airport has two main runways. Both runways have surfaces made of turf, which is a type of grass surface.
- One runway is named 9/27. It is 1,970 feet (600 meters) long and 180 feet (55 meters) wide.
- The other runway is named 18/36. It is 2,550 feet (777 meters) long and 200 feet (61 meters) wide.
In the 12 months leading up to August 31, 2007, there were about 15,000 general aviation aircraft operations at the airport. This means planes took off or landed about 41 times each day. At that time, 47 aircraft were based at Stanton Airfield. Most of these were gliders (64%), and the rest were single-engine planes (36%).
FAA Terminal Procedures for SYN, effective 15 December 2011
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for SYN
- AirNav airport information for KSYN
- ASN accident history for SYN
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures
