Tag Archives: MnDOT Office of Aeronautics

How COVID-19 Changed Things

Posted on January 25, 2024 by mwflyer

by Jeff Flynn MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue In March of 2020, my family and I took a vacation to Mexico. Upon arriving at the airport, I wondered if I was making … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Helicopter Air Ambulance Service… One of many players in our state’s aviation community

Posted on January 25, 2024 by mwflyer

by Mina Carlson MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue In my time as a pilot, air medical flying was never in my purview. It wasn’t in alignment with any of my disciplines. Or, … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Aeronautics Appointments & Services

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Ryan Gaug Director – MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2023 Digital Issue I am pleased to report that after a year as Interim Director of the Office of Aeronautics, following the retirement of our … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Aeronautics Update

Posted on March 29, 2023 by mwflyer

by Ryan Gaug Interim Director MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue It’s hard to believe it has been almost a full year since I was asked to step in as Interim Director of … Continue reading →

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Airport Layout Plans: A collaborative effort that ensures safety, efficiency, and funding for public airports.

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

by Matt Lebens Airport Development Engineer, North Region – MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue An Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is a formal public document required by MnDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration … Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of an AWOS System

Posted on July 28, 2022 by mwflyer

by Nate Sievert Airport Operations Program Administrator – MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue Airports around the world provide pilots – and the general public – with current weather and climatology information to … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Weather Computers At Airports Get An Update… Printers Are Being Phased Out!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mike Hartell Airport Operations Director MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Over the past 30 years, we have seen a lot of changes in our ability to gather and display weather information … Continue reading →

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Hangar Loan Program Provides Funding For Aircraft Storage

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Luke Bourassa South Region Development Engineer MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Funding for airport projects in Minnesota comes from a variety of different sources. One of the more unique programs is … Continue reading →

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Improved Internet Services Coming To Many Minnesota Airports

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kris Christenson MnDOT Navigations Systems Radio Engineer Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue  MnDOT’s Office of Aeronautics has been working on several programs to improve communication services at Minnesota’s local general aviation airports. The first of … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Air Mobility Strategic Plan Looks To The Future

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael Johnson Business Process Manager MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics is developing an air mobility strategic plan to prepare for Minnesota’s future as … Continue reading →

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