Airports / Minnesota / AUM
Austin Municipal Airport.
Austin, Minnesota · 1,234 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
6 ratings
0
Operators based
1,234
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 6 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rochester International Airport (RST), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Austin Municipal Airport (KAUM / AUM) is a general aviation field serving Austin, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,234 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AUM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Rochester International Airport (RST, 24 nm), Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW, 35 nm), and Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY, 38 nm). The field has a single 5,800-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from AUM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AUM to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KAUM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Austin Aeroflight
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-16:00, Sun 09:00-15:00
- Unicom 122.700
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +2 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAUM
IATA
AUM
FAA / Local
AUM
Elevation
1,234 ft
Coordinates
43.6650° N · 92.9334° 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 1,234 ft, AUM sits higher than 63% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,800 ft
- 17/355,800 ft × 100 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,800 ft
AUM's 5,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 24nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 35nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 38nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
- 71nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 74nmLSELa Crosse Regional AirportLa Crosse
- 74nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
Location
Open the full mapKAUM · Austin Municipal Airport · Austin, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 243 nm | 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Denver (DEN) | 573 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 680 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 752 nm | 2h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 772 nm | 2h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUM?
- Austin Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 AUM?
- Austin Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,800 ft on a paved surface.
- Which FBOs are at Austin Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves AUM: Austin Aeroflight. 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 AUM?
- The closest alternate is Rochester International Airport (RST), about 24 nm away, followed by Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (243 nm), Nashville about 1h 39m (536 nm), Denver about 1h 44m (573 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.