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 Saint Nicholas.

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

Large Airports ...

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(68 miles [109.4 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)
(139 miles [223.7 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]
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA/KCWA)
(236 miles [379.8 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.fly-cwa.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CWA ICAO: KCWA
- GPS Coordinates: 44.777624, -89.666778<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Central Wisconsin Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Central Wisconsin Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

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

Brainerd Lakes Rgnl. (BRD/KBRD)
(71 miles [114.3 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://brainerdairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: BRD ICAO: KBRD
- GPS Coordinates: 46.401750, -94.135583<5>
  (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)
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KPEX
- GPS Coordinates: 45.372056, -94.744750<6>
  (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]
Litchfield Muni. (ICAO: KLJF)
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
- 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]
St. Cloud Rgnl. (STC/KSTC)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://www.stcloudairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: STC ICAO: KSTC
- GPS Coordinates: 45.546556, -94.059889<8>
  (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]
Maple Lake Muni. (ICAO: KMGG)
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMGG
- GPS Coordinates: 45.235993, -93.985589<9>
  (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]
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- Buffalo Muni. (ICAO: KCFE)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCFE
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.159047, -93.843304<10>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Buffalo Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Buffalo Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Sauk Centre Muni. (FAA ID: D39)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.706562, -94.933398<11>
    (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.
- Brooten Muni. (FAA ID: 6D1)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the west northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.499964, -95.112800<12>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Brooten Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Brooten Muni.
- Winsted Muni. (FAA ID: 10D)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.949963, -94.066918<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Winsted Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Winsted Muni.
- Hutchinson Muni. (HUT/KHCD)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the south)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: HUT ICAO: KHCD
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.859889, -94.382500<14>
    (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]
- Willmar Muni. (ICAO: KBDH)
  (38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KBDH
  - GPS Coordinates: 45.117028, -95.129333<15>
    (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]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Saint Nicholas), 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 Central Wisconsin Airport: Decimal: 44.77762, -89.666778 DDMMSS: 44° 46' 39", -89° 40' 0"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport: Decimal: 46.40175, -94.135583 DDMMSS: 46° 24' 6", -94° 8' 8"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Paynesville Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.37205, -94.744750 DDMMSS: 45° 22' 19", -94° 44' 41"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Litchfield Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.09713, -94.507250 DDMMSS: 45° 5' 49", -94° 30' 26"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Saint Cloud Regional Airport: Decimal: 45.54655, -94.059889 DDMMSS: 45° 32' 47", -94° 3' 35"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Maple Lake Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.23599, -93.985589 DDMMSS: 45° 14' 9", -93° 59' 8"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Buffalo Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.15904, -93.843304 DDMMSS: 45° 9' 32", -93° 50' 35"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Sauk Centre Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.70656, -94.933398 DDMMSS: 45° 42' 23", -94° 56' 0"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Brooten Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.49996, -95.112800 DDMMSS: 45° 29' 59", -95° 6' 46"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Winsted Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.94996, -94.066918 DDMMSS: 44° 56' 59", -94° 4' 0"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Hutchinson Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.85988, -94.382500 DDMMSS: 44° 51' 35", -94° 22' 56"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Willmar Municipal Airport: Decimal: 45.11702, -95.129333 DDMMSS: 45° 7' 1", -95° 7' 45"