Airports / Minnesota / KADC
Wadena Municipal Airport.
Wadena, Minnesota · 1,368 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KADC
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,368
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chandler Field (AXN), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wadena Municipal Airport, listed as KADC, is a general aviation field in Wadena, Minnesota. The airport sits 1,368 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KADC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chandler Field (AXN, 36 nm), Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 45 nm), and Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI, 65 nm). With a single 4,007-foot paved runway, KADC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KADC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Wadena.
1 FBO serves KADC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wadena Municipal Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 08:00-17:00 (self-serve fuel 24/7 via credit card)
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +2 more
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KADC
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KADC
Elevation
1,368 ft
Coordinates
46.4499° N · 95.2108° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,368 ft, KADC sits higher than 77% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,007 ft
- 164,007 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,007 ft
KADC's 4,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 45nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 65nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 72nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 72nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 105nmTVFThief River Falls Regional AirportThief River Falls
Location
Open the full mapKADC · Wadena Municipal Airport · Wadena, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KADC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Denver (DEN) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 655 nm | 1h 55m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 729 nm | 2h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KADC?
- Wadena Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KADC?
- Wadena Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wadena Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves KADC: Wadena Municipal Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KADC?
- The closest alternate is Chandler Field (AXN), about 36 nm away, followed by Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KADC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 22m (413 nm), Denver about 1h 44m (572 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 55m (655 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.