Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Melby.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Melby. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Melby.

Large Airports ...

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(146 miles [235 km] to the east southeast)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
- From Melby to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(217 miles [349.2 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rochester International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Rochester Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rochester International
- From Melby to Rochester International
Winnipeg Intl. (YWG/CYWG)
(274 miles [441 km] to the north northwest)
- Official website: https://www.waa.ca/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: YWG ICAO: CYWG
- GPS Coordinates: 49.910000, -97.240000<4>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Hector Intl. (FAR/KFAR)
(78 miles [125.5 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://fargoairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FAR ICAO: KFAR
- GPS Coordinates: 46.920650, -96.815764<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Hector International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Hector Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hector International
- From Melby to Hector International
Brainerd Lakes Rgnl. (BRD/KBRD)
(79 miles [127.1 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://brainerdairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: BRD ICAO: KBRD
- GPS Coordinates: 46.401750, -94.135583<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Brainerd Lakes Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brainerd Lakes Regional
- From Melby to Brainerd Lakes Regional
Watertown Rgnl. (ATY/KATY)
(104 miles [167.4 km] to the southwest)
- Official website: https://www.watertownsd.us/853/Watertown-Regional-Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ATY ICAO: KATY
- GPS Coordinates: 44.913972, -97.154722<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Watertown Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Watertown Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Watertown Regional
- From Melby to Watertown Regional
Bemidji Rgnl. (BJI/KBJI)
(106 miles [170.6 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://www.bemidjiairport.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: BJI ICAO: KBJI
- GPS Coordinates: 47.510722, -94.934722<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Bemidji Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Bemidji Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bemidji Regional
- From Melby to Bemidji Regional

General Aviation Airports ...

Elbow Lake Muni. (ICAO: KY63)
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KY63
- GPS Coordinates: 45.986071, -95.991999<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Elbow Lake Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Elbow Lake Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elbow Lake Municipal
- From Melby to Elbow Lake Municipal
Battle Lake Muni. (FAA ID: 00MN)
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
- GPS Coordinates: 46.299960, -95.700324<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Battle Lake Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Battle Lake Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Battle Lake Municipal
- From Melby to Battle Lake Municipal
Henning Muni. (FAA ID: 05Y)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 46.303850, -95.439482<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Henning Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Henning Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Henning Municipal
- From Melby to Henning Municipal
Chandler Fld. (ICAO: KAXN)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAXN
- GPS Coordinates: 45.866306, -95.394667<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Chandler Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Chandler Fld.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chandler Field
- From Melby to Chandler Field
Continue List (5 more) ...
- Herman Muni. (FAA ID: 06Y)
  (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.829961, -96.160614<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Herman Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Herman Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Herman Municipal
  - From Melby to Herman Municipal
- Fergus Falls Muni. (FFM/KFFM)
  (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: FFM ICAO: KFFM
  - GPS Coordinates: 46.284389, -96.156694<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Fergus Falls Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Fergus Falls Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Fergus Falls Municipal
  - From Melby to Fergus Falls Municipal
- Starbuck Muni. (FAA ID: D32)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.599961, -95.533651<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Starbuck Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Starbuck Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Starbuck Municipal
  - From Melby to Starbuck Municipal
- Glenwood Muni. (ICAO: KGHW)
  (35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KGHW
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.643892, -95.320431<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Glenwood Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Glenwood Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Glenwood Municipal
  - From Melby to Glenwood Municipal
- New York Mills Muni. (FAA ID: 25Y)
  (35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 46.502183, -95.337534<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on New York Mills Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for New York Mills Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to New York Mills Municipal
  - From Melby to New York Mills Municipal

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Melby), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International Airport: Decimal: 49.91000, -97.240000 DDMMSS: 49° 54' 35", -97° 14' 23"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Hector International Airport: Decimal: 46.92065, -96.815764 DDMMSS: 46° 55' 14", -96° 48' 56"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport: Decimal: 46.40175, -94.135583 DDMMSS: 46° 24' 6", -94° 8' 8"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Watertown Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.91397, -97.154722 DDMMSS: 44° 54' 50", -97° 9' 16"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Bemidji Regional Airport: Decimal: 47.51072, -94.934722 DDMMSS: 47° 30' 38", -94° 56' 4"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Elbow Lake Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.98607, -95.991999 DDMMSS: 45° 59' 9", -95° 59' 31"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Battle Lake Municipal Airport: Decimal: 46.29996, -95.700324 DDMMSS: 46° 17' 59", -95° 42' 1"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Henning Municipal Airport: Decimal: 46.30385, -95.439482 DDMMSS: 46° 18' 13", -95° 26' 22"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Chandler Field: Decimal: 45.86630, -95.394667 DDMMSS: 45° 51' 58", -95° 23' 40"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Herman Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.82996, -96.160614 DDMMSS: 45° 49' 47", -96° 9' 38"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Fergus Falls Municipal Airport: Decimal: 46.28438, -96.156694 DDMMSS: 46° 17' 3", -96° 9' 24"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Starbuck Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.59996, -95.533651 DDMMSS: 45° 35' 59", -95° 32' 1"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Glenwood Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.64389, -95.320431 DDMMSS: 45° 38' 38", -95° 19' 13"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for New York Mills Municipal Airport: Decimal: 46.50218, -95.337534 DDMMSS: 46° 30' 7", -95° 20' 15"