KMSP NOTAMs in plain English

38 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 8:36 pm CT. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (3)Navaid (3)Taxiway (4)Lighting (1)Procedure (9)Obstacle (15)Apron (2)Services (1)

Runway 3

Runway 04/22 is closed except for taxi operations, with 30 minutes prior permission required on 121.9.
Runway, until January 31
FAA text
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10/539 RWY 04/22 CLSD EXC TAX 30MIN PPR 121.9
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Runway 12R/30L north edge is irregular surface.
Runway, until July 23
FAA text
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10/526 RWY 12R/30L N EDGE IRREGULAR SFC
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Runway 30L lead-off centerline markings at taxiways A8 and W8 are obscured.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
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09/631 RWY 30L LEAD OFF CL MARKINGS AT TWY A8 AND TWY W8 OBSC
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Navaid 3

The ILS for runway 12R is out of service.
Navaid, until November 14
FAA text
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10/118 NAV ILS RWY 12R IM U/S
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ILS runway 12L CAT II approach is not authorized except for aircraft with a radar altimeter. The I-PJL inner marker is out of service.

Navaid, until December 24

FAA text

6/0535 IAP MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. ILS RWY 12L (CAT II-III), AMDT 12A ... S-ILS 12L CAT II NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH RADAR ALTIMETER. I-PJL INNER MARKER OUT OF SERVICE 2605142014-2612242012EST

ILS for runway 12L is out of service at the inner marker.
Navaid, until November 15
FAA text
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03/843 NAV ILS RWY 12L IM U/S
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Taxiway 4

Taxiway T between the infield cargo apron and taxiway Y has an irregular surface.
Taxiway, until January 22
FAA text
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10/521 TWY T BTN INFIELD CARGO APN AND TWY Y IRREGULAR SFC
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Taxiway W geographic position markings between taxiways W6 and W7 are not standard.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
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10/066 TWY W GEOGRAPHIC PSN MARKINGS BTN TWY W6 AND TWY W7 NOT STD
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Taxiway B intermediate holding position markings at the east side of the tunnel are not standard due to fading.
Taxiway, until December 31
FAA text
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09/633 TWY B INTERMEDIATE HLDG PSN MARKINGS AT TUNNEL EAST SIDE NOT STD DUE TO FADED
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Geographic position markings on taxiway C between taxiway H and taxiway C5 are faded.
Taxiway, until November 14
FAA text
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08/252 TWY C GEOGRAPHIC PSN MARKINGS BTN TWY H AND TWY C5 FADED
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Lighting 1

Deice pad for Runway 30R centerline lights are out of service.
Lighting, until January 21
FAA text
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10/491 APRON DEICE PAD FOR RWY 30R CL LGT U/S
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Procedure 9

RNAV (GPS) Z approach to runway 12R, amended. Lateral and vertical minimums are updated, and visibility rises for inoperative approach lights. A temporary crane stands near the approach course.

Procedure, until October 30

FAA text

6/1743 IAP MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 12R, AMDT 5... LNAV MDA 1240/HAT 398 ALL CATS, VIS CAT C/D/E RVR 3500. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LPV CAT E VISIBILITY TO RVR 4000, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV CAT E VISIBILITY TO 1 1/4 SM, AND INCREASE LNAV CAT E VISIBILITY TO RVR 6000. TEMPORARY CRANE 979 MSL 1543FT NE OF RWY 12R (2024-AGL-6447 TO 6461-NRA). 2603201556-2610302000EST

WLSTN SEVEN departure not authorized except for aircraft with suitable RNAV/GPS equipment. GEP VORTAC R-072 is restricted.

Procedure, until December 3

FAA text

5/3647 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. WLSTN SEVEN DEPARTURE... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. GEP VORTAC R-072 RESTRICTED. 2512031431-2712031431EST

Minimum altitude at takeoff is 4600 feet. EAU VORTAC is restricted for this departure.

Procedure, until December 15

FAA text

5/9313 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. COULT SEVEN DEPARTURE... MINIMUM ALTITUDE AT TAXEE 4600. EAU VORTAC RESTRICTED. 2512151754-2712151754EST

Rochester One departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Climb on assigned heading for radar vectors to FGT VORTAC, then the depicted route to RST VOR/DME. Crossing restrictions apply for specified runways.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3408 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. ROCHESTER ONE DEPARTURE... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF ALL RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO FGT VORTAC, THEN ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO RST VOR/DME, THEN ON TRANSITION. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500. DISREGARD CHART NOTE: NON-DME AIRCRAFT RWYS 12L/R (FOR ASSIGNED 060º CW 100º)

Wilstn Seven departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Radar vectors to intercept GEP R-072, then the depicted route to WLSTN. MRA at or above 9000 feet at DWIYT and 12000 feet at WLSTN.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3410 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. WLSTN SEVEN DEPARTURE... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF ALL RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO INTERCEPT GEP R-072, THEN ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO WLSTN, THEN ON TRANSITION. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500. DISREGARD CHART NOTE: NON-DME AIRCRAFT RWYS 12L/R (FOR ASSIGNED 060º CW 100º). CHART: MRA AT OR ABOVE 9000 FT AT DWIYT. CHART: MRA AT OR ABOVE 12000 FT AT WLSTN

Leiny Six RNAV departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Runway 4 climbs on heading 045 to 2100 feet, then vectors to TONKA and the depicted route to LEINY. Crossing restrictions apply for specified runways.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3407 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. LEINY SIX DEPARTURE (RNAV)... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF RWY 4: CLIMB ON HEADING 045 DEGREES TO 2100, FOR VECTORS TO TONKA, THENCE&AMP; TAKEOFF ALL OTHER RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO TONKA, THENCE&AMP; &AMP;ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO LEINY. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500

Zembro Seven departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Radar vectors to intercept MSP R-138, then the depicted route to ZEMBRO. Crossing restrictions apply for specified runways.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3411 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. ZMBRO SEVEN DEPARTURE... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF ALL RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO INTERCEPT MSP R-138, THEN ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO ZEMBRO, THEN ON TRANSITION. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500. DISREGARD CHART NOTE: NON-DME AIRCRAFT RWYS 12L/R (FOR ASSIGNED 060º CW 100º)

Smerf Seven RNAV departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Runway 4 climbs on heading 045 to 2100 feet for vectors to cross ZOGAP at or above 5000 feet, then the depicted route to SMERF. Crossing restrictions apply.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3409 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. SMERF SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF RWY 4: CLIMB ON HEADING 045 DEGREES TO 2100, FOR VECTORS TO CROSS ZOGAP AT OR ABOVE 5000, THENCE&AMP; TAKEOFF ALL OTHER RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO CROSS ZOGAP AT OR ABOVE 5000, THENCE&AMP; &AMP;ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO SMERF. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500

Coult Seven departure: top altitude changed to assigned by ATC. Radar vectors to intercept GEP R-119, then the depicted route to COULT. Crossing restrictions apply for specified runways.

Procedure, until October 29

FAA text

6/3406 SID MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. COULT SEVEN DEPARTURE... CHANGE TOP ALTITUDE TO READ &QUOT;ASSIGNED BY ATC&QUOT;. CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TO READ: TAKEOFF ALL RWYS: CLIMB ON ASSIGNED HEADING FOR RADAR VECTORS TO INTERCEPT GEP R-119, THEN ON DEPICTED ROUTE TO COULT, THEN ON TRANSITION. MAINTAIN ATC ASSIGNED ALTITUDE, EXPECT FILED ALTITUDE 10 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ALL AIRCRAFT: ATC CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB GRADIENTS: IF UNABLE TO ACCEPT CROSSING RESTRICTIONS AND CLIMB RATES ADVISE ATC PRIOR TO TAXI. RWY 12L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 060 CW TO 100, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, RWY 12L: 540 FT/NM TO 3500, 12R: 542 FT/NM TO 3500. RWY 17: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 230 CW TO 285, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 512 FT/NM TO 3500. RWYS 30L/R: FOR ASSIGNED HEADINGS FROM 220 CW TO 360, CROSS MSP 7 DME ARC AT OR ABOVE 3500, 380 FT/NM TO 3500. DISREGARD CHART NOTE: NON-DME AIRCRAFT RWYS 12L/R (FOR ASSIGNED 060º CW 100º)

Obstacle 15

Crane about 0.5 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport, 972 feet MSL (140 feet AGL). Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until January 4
FAA text
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10/485 OBST CRANE (ASN 2023-AGL-12250-NRA) 445321N0931335W (0.5NM NNW MSP) 972FT (140FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane near the approach end of runway 22, about 0.57 nautical miles southeast. Height unknown, roughly 110 feet above ground. Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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10/440 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445256N0931248W (0.57NM SE APCH END RWY 22) UNKNOWN (110FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane northwest of the runway 30L approach end, 90 feet AGL, flagged and lit daily from sunrise to sunset.
Obstacle, until November 13
FAA text
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10/346 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445249N0931231W (0.51NM NW APCH END RWY 30L) UNKNOWN (90FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD DLY SR-SS
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Unknown crane obstacle about 0.18 NM southwest of runway 30R approach end, 55 feet AGL, flagged daily 1100-2030.
Obstacle, until 3:30 pm CT
FAA text
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10/053 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445251N0931155W (0.18NM SW APCH END RWY 30R) UNKNOWN (55FT AGL) FLAGGED DLY 1100-2030
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Unknown crane obstacle about 0.27 NM east of runway 35 approach end, 150 feet AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until October 31
FAA text
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09/622 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445153N0931349W (.27NM E APCH END RWY 35) UNKNOWN (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Unknown crane obstacle near the airport, about 0.62 NM south-southeast of runway 12L approach end, 124 feet AGL, flagged.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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09/535 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445307N0931244W (.62NM SSE APCH END RWY 12L) UNKNOWN (124FT AGL) FLAGGED
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Crane southwest of the runway 35 approach end, 124 feet AGL, flagged and lit.

Obstacle, until December 31

FAA text

09/397 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445121N0931436W (0.67NM SW APCH END RWY 35) UNKNOWN (124FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD

Unknown crane obstacle about 0.28 NM southeast of runway 35 approach end, 155 feet AGL, flagged and lighted daily sunrise to sunset.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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09/201 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445154N0931349W (0.28NM SE APCH END RWY 35) UNKNOWN (155FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD DLY SR-SS
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Unknown crane obstacle about 0.5 NM southwest of runway 22 approach end, 90 feet AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 24
FAA text
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09/198 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445306N0931248W (.5NM SW APCH END RWY 22) UNKNOWN (90FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Unknown crane obstacle about 0.44 NM east of runway 35 approach end, 155 feet AGL, flagged and lighted daily 1333-0100.
Obstacle, until November 6
FAA text
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09/148 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445157N0931335W (0.44NM E APCH END RWY 35) UNKNOWN (155FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD DLY 1333-0100
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Crane south-southwest of the runway 22 approach end, 45 feet AGL, flagged and lit daily from 1342 to 1800.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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09/028 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445256N0931249W (0.57NM SSW APCH END RWY 22) UNKNOWN (45FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD DLY 1342-1800
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Crane near the runway 12R approach end, 124 feet AGL, flagged and lit daily from sunset to sunrise.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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08/478 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445258N0931245W (0.95NM SE APCH END RWY 12R) UNKNOWN (124FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD DLY SS-SR
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Crane northwest of the runway 30L approach end, 92 feet AGL, flagged and lit.
Obstacle, until November 10
FAA text
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08/146 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445259N0931245W (.89NM NW APCH END RWY 30L) UNKNOWN (92FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane near the runway 04 approach end, 124 feet AGL, flagged daily from sunrise to sunset.
Obstacle, until November 25
FAA text
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05/206 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445229N0931338W (.02NM SW APCH END RWY 04) UNKNOWN (124FT AGL) FLAGGED DLY SR-SS
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Crane south of the runway 12R approach end, 110 feet AGL, flagged daily from sunrise to sunset.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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01/911 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 445237N0931348W (.25NM S APCH END RWY 12R) UNKNOWN (110FT AGL) FLAGGED DLY SR-SS
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Apron 2

Air Force Reserve ramp personnel and equipment working near the 821 hangar doors.
Apron, until October 30
FAA text
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M0092/26 AIR FORCE RESERVE RAMP PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT WORKING NEAR 821 HANGER DOORS
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Surface markings for the apron deice pad serving runway 30R have been removed.
Apron, until December 31
FAA text
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10/267 APRON DEICE PAD FOR RWY 30R SFC MARKINGS REMOVED
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Services 1

ATIS service number changed from 612-726-9240 to 612-713-4027.
Services, until October 30
FAA text
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09/076 SVC ATIS 612-726-9240 NOW 612-713-4027
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