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 Paynesville.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Paynesville. 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 Paynesville.

Large Airports ...

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(80 miles [128.7 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]
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(149 miles [239.8 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]

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

Brainerd Lakes Rgnl. (BRD/KBRD)
(76 miles [122.3 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://brainerdairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: BRD ICAO: KBRD
- GPS Coordinates: 46.401750, -94.135583<4>
  (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]

General Aviation Airports ...

Paynesville Muni. (ICAO: KPEX)
(Less than 2 miles to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KPEX
- GPS Coordinates: 45.372056, -94.744750<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Paynesville Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Paynesville Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Brooten Muni. (FAA ID: 6D1)
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 45.499964, -95.112800<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brooten Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Brooten Muni.
Litchfield Muni. (ICAO: KLJF)
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KLJF
- GPS Coordinates: 45.097139, -94.507250<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Litchfield Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Litchfield Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Sauk Centre Muni. (FAA ID: D39)
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 45.706562, -94.933398<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Sauk Centre Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Sauk Centre Muni.
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- Willmar Muni. (ICAO: KBDH)
  (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KBDH
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.117028, -95.129333<9>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Willmar Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Willmar Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Murdock Muni. (FAA ID: 23Y)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the west southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.222182, -95.401136<10>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Murdock Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Murdock Muni.
- St. Cloud Rgnl. (STC/KSTC)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast)
  - Official website: https://www.stcloudairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: STC ICAO: KSTC
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.546556, -94.059889<11>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Saint Cloud Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for St. Cloud Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Glenwood Muni. (ICAO: KGHW)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KGHW
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.643892, -95.320431<12>
    (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]
- Todd Fld. (ICAO: K14Y)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the north)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: K14Y
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.898257, -94.873864<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Todd Field
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Todd Fld.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Maple Lake Muni. (ICAO: KMGG)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMGG
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.235993, -93.985589<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Maple Lake Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Maple Lake Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Hutchinson Muni. (HUT/KHCD)
  (39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: HUT ICAO: KHCD
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.859889, -94.382500<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Hutchinson Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Hutchinson Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Paynesville), 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport: Decimal: 46.40175, -94.135583 DDMMSS: 46° 24' 6", -94° 8' 8"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Paynesville Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.37205, -94.744750 DDMMSS: 45° 22' 19", -94° 44' 41"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Brooten Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.49996, -95.112800 DDMMSS: 45° 29' 59", -95° 6' 46"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Litchfield Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.09713, -94.507250 DDMMSS: 45° 5' 49", -94° 30' 26"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Sauk Centre Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.70656, -94.933398 DDMMSS: 45° 42' 23", -94° 56' 0"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Willmar Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.11702, -95.129333 DDMMSS: 45° 7' 1", -95° 7' 45"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Murdock Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.22218, -95.401136 DDMMSS: 45° 13' 19", -95° 24' 4"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Saint Cloud Regional Airport: Decimal: 45.54655, -94.059889 DDMMSS: 45° 32' 47", -94° 3' 35"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Glenwood Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.64389, -95.320431 DDMMSS: 45° 38' 38", -95° 19' 13"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Todd Field: Decimal: 45.89825, -94.873864 DDMMSS: 45° 53' 53", -94° 52' 25"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Maple Lake Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.23599, -93.985589 DDMMSS: 45° 14' 9", -93° 59' 8"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Hutchinson Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.85988, -94.382500 DDMMSS: 44° 51' 35", -94° 22' 56"