Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field (KONA), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field (KONA) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Winona, Minnesota, serving business aviation traffic with a single paved runway. Fuel is available on field, including Jet A and 100LL, with attendance scheduled seven days a week during weekday business hours. The airport is not a customs point of entry; the nearest customs facility is Rochester International (KRST), about 36 nautical miles away.
Runways
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field has one paved runway, 12/30, 5,679 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rochester International (KRST), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field recorded 475 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KONA is concentrated in the latter part of the year, with November posting the highest monthly count and May also showing a notable peak.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 73 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field averages 4.6 days above 90°F in July, 30.6 freeze days in January and 3.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.5°F, and January the coldest, at 25.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
MIRL for runway 12/30 is preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate MALSR on runway 30, REIL on runway 12, PAPI on runway 12/30, and MIRL on runway 12/30, use CTAF.
Runway 30 is the calm wind runway.
Deer and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -29C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field has five airfields within 43 NM. The closest is La Crosse Regional (KLSE), 23.05 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KONA
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$1,200.00 catering order at KONA.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KONA offer for business aviation arrivals?
KONA has one paved runway, 12/30, measuring 5,679 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway 30 is designated the calm wind runway. Lighting includes MIRL on runway 12/30, REIL on runway 12, and PAPI on both ends, with pilot-controlled activation available on CTAF.
Is fuel available at Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field?
Yes, Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field (KONA) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 1630 local time. Operators should plan fuel stops around this attendance window since the airport is non-towered and has no extended after-hours service listed.
Does KONA have on-site customs clearance?
KONA does not offer on-site customs processing. The nearest customs facility is Rochester International Airport (KRST), located approximately 35.57 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field should plan to route through Rochester instead.
What operational hazards or cold-weather procedures apply at KONA?
Winona Municipal / Max Conrad Field (KONA) reports deer and waterfowl activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor for pattern and runway operations. It is also designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections for approaches at or below -29C. Pilots unable to reach flight service on the designated FSS frequency are advised to contact Minneapolis ARTCC.