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International Falls Seaplane Base (09I) — International Falls, United States

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL
Runways
05/23, 08/26, 05W/23W, 08W/26W
Elevation
1,110 ft

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 4/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: 09I
  • Name: International Falls Seaplane Base
  • Type: seaplane_base
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 48.605801
  • Longitude: -93.370796
  • Elevation: 1110 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: International Falls
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 1524x305m
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 1524x305m
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05W/23W

  • Designation: 05W/23W
  • Dimensions: 5000 x 1000 ft
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08W/26W

  • Designation: 08W/26W
  • Dimensions: 5000 x 1000 ft
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Seaplane base. Unattended.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 218-283-4461
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Aircraft needing customs must call US Customs before takeoff and contact Princeton FSS on 123.6 15 minutes before arrival (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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NOTAMs

No NOTAMs received for 09I from the FAA NOTAM feed. That does not prove there are none: check FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at 09I?
The FAA lists 100LL for public use at International Falls Seaplane Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does 09I require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is 09I located?
International Falls Seaplane Base (09I) is located in International Falls, United States.
How long is the runway at 09I?
The main runway at International Falls Seaplane Base (05/23) measures 1524x305m.
Is 09I a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Aircraft needing customs must call US Customs before takeoff and contact Princeton FSS on 123.6 15 minutes before arrival (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.