Airport Information
Surfside Seaplane Base
Surfside Airport is located on Rice Lake in Anoka County and has been part of the Lino Lakes community since the 1940's. Surfside consists of a public seaplane base (8Y4) and a private grass strip (MN24).
Surfside is the largest Seaplane Base in the lower 48 and is a great little airport. Conveniently located in the Twin Cities metro very close to both KANE and 25D. Lakeside camping is available on-site. We are listed in the RAF Airfield Guide (an account is required for the RAF website). In addition, Rice Creek campgrounds are nearby. Many hotels and restaurants are in the area as well. Fly in, make it a family vacation, and enjoy the many attractions the Twin Cities has to offer.
Surfside Seaplane Base - 8Y4
FAA Identifier: 8Y4, Open to public
AWOS/ASOS: None
Attended: Seasonal, May – October, Dawn – Dusk
CTAF/ELEV: 122.9 / 880 ft.
Lake Info: ~ 6500 ft. * 5500 ft., Shallow around perimeter
Available Fuel: 100LL, Fuel Truck & Dock
Parking: Tiedowns, Aircraft Picker to bring you out of water.
Wind Indicator: Windsock, northeast side of lake.
Comments:
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Follow published Right of Way rules as per FAR 91.115.
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As much as possible, make all approach & departures over the waterway to the SW and NE. Avoid approach & departures over homes or place of business.
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Remove weeds and pump floats before putting plane in water. To clear weeds, visually check water rudders prior to takeoff and cycle water rudders in flight right after takeoff.
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Avoid waterfowl and nesting sites. Avoid Peltier lake when Egrets are nesting on island.
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Ask for assistance with picker and fueling.
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Water rudders down on takeoff will cost you a case of beer. Any disputes will be settled by Bruce….and good luck with that!
Water Runway Information
Runway NE/SW
Dimensions: 6500 x 1000 ft. / 1981 x 305 m
Surface: Water
Traffic pattern (Runway NE): Left
Traffic pattern (Runway SW): Left
Runway N/S
Dimensions: 5500 x 1000 ft. / 1676 x 305 m
Surface: Water
Traffic pattern (Runway N): Left
Traffic pattern (Runway S): Left
Surfside Airport Grass Strip (Private)
FAA Identifier: MN24
ALL AIRCRAFT MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL TO USE RUNWAY
Airport Identifier: MN24, Private
AWOS/ASOS: None
Attended: Year Round, Dawn-Dusk, Plowed during the winter.
CTAF/ELEV: 122.9 / 890 ft.
Available Fuel: 100LL, Fuel Truck
Parking: Tiedowns
Wind Indicator: Windsock, northeast side of lake.
Comments:
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Make approach & departures over adjoining lakes when possible.
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White runway markers identify runway midpoint.
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Tree line along left side of approach to 04.
Aircraft requirements to utilize turf runway:
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Stall speed of 55 KCAS or less in landing configuration.
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85% gross weight capacity of aircraft or less
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Utilize short field landing & takeoff techniques.
Runway Information
Grass Strip Runway
Dimensions: 1800 x 80 ft.
Surface: Grass - Plowed in winter
Traffic pattern (Runway heading 040): Over lake
Traffic pattern (Runway heading 220): Over lake
Surfside Airport Grass Strip (PRIVATE)
FAA Identifier: MN24
Elevation: 890 ft
CTAF: 122.9