Airports / Minnesota / KAIT
Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport.
Aitkin, Minnesota · 1,207 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KAIT
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,207
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Overview
Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport, listed as KAIT, is a general aviation field in Aitkin, Minnesota. The field lies at an elevation of 1,207 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KAIT has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 21 nm), Range Regional Airport (HIB, 61 nm), and Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 nm). KAIT offers a single 4,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KAIT vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KAIT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAIT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Adventure North Flying Service Aitkin
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm; after-hours call-out available
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAIT
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KAIT
Elevation
1,207 ft
Coordinates
46.5484° N · 93.6766° 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 1,207 ft, KAIT sits higher than 59% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,000 ft
- 164,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
KAIT's 4,000 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.
- 21nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 61nmHIBRange Regional AirportHibbing
- 62nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 63nmDLHDuluth International AirportDuluth
- 77nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 82nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
Location
Open the full mapKAIT · Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport · Aitkin, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KAIT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 370 nm | 1h 16m |
| Denver (DEN) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 712 nm | 2h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 836 nm | 2h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 846 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KAIT?
- Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport's longest paved runway is 4,000 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 KAIT?
- Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Aitkin Municipal Kurtz Airport?
- One FBO serves KAIT: Adventure North Flying Service Aitkin. 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 KAIT?
- The closest alternate is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), about 21 nm away, followed by Range Regional Airport (HIB) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KAIT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 16m (370 nm), Denver about 1h 51m (626 nm), Nashville about 2h 2m (700 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.