PAYNESVILLE MUNI (KPEX)
Paynesville, Minnesota · Stearns County · 1 miles SW of city
Paynesville Muni (KPEX) is a non-towered public-use airport in Paynesville, Minnesota at 1,183 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 3,302 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierPEX
ICAO identifierKPEX
Elevation1182.7 ft MSL
Latitude45.37206° N
Longitude94.74473° W
Magnetic variation1E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft23
Annual enplanements22
Planned development (2025–29)$6,154,443
Sectional chartTWIN CITIES
ARTCCMinneapolis Center
Flight ServicePrinceton
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1947/05
Fuel available100LL
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityPEX
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerRon Mergen
Manager phone320-243-3714
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,302 × 75 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 11: P4L · 29: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| DARWIN RCAG | 125.5 | — |
| DARWIN RCAG | 323.1 | — |
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3PT · 320-243-4538
Airport remarks
- SEE ASP CASE 99-AGL-1410-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 11/29 PRESET LOW INTST.
- FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Paynesville American Legion0.7 mi
- Subway0.8 mi
- Salon 227 & Firehouse Coffee Company1.6 mi
- Shady's 551.8 mi
Lodging
- Paynesville Inn & Suites0.7 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
