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KDLH
Airport
Duluth International
Duluth, Minnesota

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/20/2008 - 1/15/2009

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:DLH / KDLH
Lat/Lng: 46.8420833333, -92.1936388889
46-50-31.5000N, 092-11-37.1000W
Estimated by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 05/18/2007
Elevation: 1428 feet Surveyed by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 05/18/2007
Magnetic Variation: 02E, (1985), [0W (2008)]
Sectional: GREEN BAY
From City: 5nm NW of Duluth

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 04/1940
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT-A/C
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Tower Radar: ASR-6, 24hrs, Elev 1,422.
ARTCC: Minneapolis Center (ZMP)
FSS: Princeton FSS (PNM)
NOTAMs and Weather: DLH NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Unlighted
Segmented Circle: no
Lights: Dusk-Dawn (local time)
Beacon: Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: yes
Landing Fee for All Coml Aircraft & All Aircraft Ovr 10,000 Lbs Max Landing Weight.
ARFF: I B S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 218-723-8340
ATIS: 124.1
270.1
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Duluth Tower'
118.3, 257.8
Ground:
Contact 'Duluth Ground'
121.9, 348.6
Approach:
Contact 'DULUTH' Approach (24 (VFR) 0600-2300 (IFR/VFR) local)
125.45, 255.9
Departure:
Contact 'DULUTH' Departure (24 (VFR) 0600-2300 (IFR/VFR) local)
125.45, 255.9
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --LSB 6735
--PTD/ANG COMD POST 288.9
--BASIC RADAR SVC 125.45
--BASIC RADAR SVC 255.9
Master Provides: ARTS-II
Basic Radar Service Contact Approach Control Within 25 NM.
Tower Remarks: Approach/Departure Services Provided by Minneapolis ARTCC on Frequencies 127.9/281.45 (Duluth RCAG)When Duluth Approach/Departure Closed.

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
J8 Available at Both Civilian & Military Fueling Facilities.
Airframe Repair: Major
Powerplant Repair: Major
Bottled Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Transient Storage: Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services: Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA: 52
Multi Engine GA: 11
Helicopter GA: 1
Military: 22
Total: 86

Annual Operations

For year ending: 06/30/2007
Commercial Carriers: 4272
AirTaxi: 5260
Local GA (< 20 miles): 15270
Non-local GA: 36061
Military Operations: 6889
Total: 67752

Ownership

Owner: City of Duluth, Minn
4701 Grinden Dr
Duluth, Mn 55811
218-727-2968
Manager: Brian D Ryks
4701 Grinden Dr
Duluth, Mn 55811
218-727-2968

Runways

Runways: 03/21
09/27

Runway 03/21

Length: 5718 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 05/18/2007
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Poor Condition
Pavement is in Poor Condition with Surface Deterioration / Cracking & Potential for Debris Throughout. Runway 09/27 Appears to be the Most Affected Area. Runway 03/21 S of Runway 09/27 is Ungrooved in Some Locations.
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 16 /F/C/X/T, 16 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 52,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 361,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 03 End 21
True Alignment: 032, (032 Magnetic) 212, (212 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Fair Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Fair Condition
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 1413.4' MSL 1415.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 1420' MSL 1420' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 39' AGL 40' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-Box VASI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes Yes
Objects: Tree  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 34:1 50:1
Object Height: 55' AGL  
Object Distance: 2100' Along centerline
128' Right of centerline
 

Runway 09/27

Length: 10162 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 05/18/2007
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 75 /R/C/W/U, 75 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 94,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 180,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 650,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO): 8950 feet  
LAHSO Intersecting Runway: 03/21  
True Alignment: 092, (092 Magnetic) 272, (272 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS ILS
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: BAK12
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1500').
BAK12
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (2260').
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 1427.6' MSL 1419.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 1428' MSL 1421' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 50' AGL 96' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown Touchdown
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available: Yes  
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects: Tree  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 45:1 50:1
Object Height: 57' AGL  
Object Distance: 2795' Along centerline
252' Left of centerline
 

Procedures

Additional Remarks

Deer and Birds on & in View of Airport.
Bak 14 Arresting Gear Located 1500'from Aer 09 & 2250'from Aer 27.
High Speed Military Jet Traffic at 3000'to 3300' MSL in Area.
When Runway 03/21 is in Use Taxiway C North of Runway 09/27 may be Restricted by ATC to Aircraft with Wingspans Less than 49 Ft.
Taxiway 'C' South of Taxiway 'a' Closed Winter Months.
Bearing Strength Runway 03-21 & 09-27: Runway 03-21 - St127, Runway 09/27 St153.
JASU: 9(Am32A-60) 2(a/M32A-86) 2(Mc-11) 6(Mc-2A) (Military).
Fluid: Sp LOX Lhnit (Military), Sp De-Ice Lhox Lhnit (Monaco Air Duluth).
Oil: O-148(Military). JOAP.
Caution: Windshear/Downdrafts Final Approach Runway 27.
ANG - Operating 1200Z-2130Z++M-F Exec Holiday. Limited Operating Hour and Tran Service Available. Contact Comd Post DSN 825-7370/71, C218-788-7370/71. Tran Aircraft may not be Service When Wind Chill Exceeds or is Fcst to Exceed -30 F. for Rcr Info, Airfield Status and Crash Rescue Capability Contact Comd Post or Tower.
ANG: If Military Aircraft Will be Landing and Require Customs Service and ANG Ramp is Closed, Aircraft Will Park on the Customs Ramp.
Caution: Bird Haz. (Phase II Conditions) Exists During 1 Sep Thru 31 Oct. Contact Sof/Comd Post for Info.
Tran Aircraft Services Available Continuously C218-727-2911.
Military Service: Fuel J8(Military), 100Ll, Jet a, (Tran Aircraft Services Available Continuously-Monaco Air Duluth, Call C218-727-2911).
Taxiway 'B' Now Non-Movement Area.
Taxiway 'A4' Closed Indefinitely.

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