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Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006).
Willmar, Minnesota · 1,126 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
12 ratings
0
Operators based
1,126
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006), listed as KBDH / ILL, is a general aviation field in Willmar, Minnesota. The airport sits 1,126 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 ILL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF, 34 nm), Chandler Field (AXN, 46 nm), and Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 52 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,500-foot paved runway, ILL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from ILL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Willmar.
1 FBO serves KBDH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Oasis Aero
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00; fuel self-service H24
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBDH
IATA
ILL
FAA / Local
BDH
Elevation
1,126 ft
Coordinates
45.1176° N · 95.1323° 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 1,126 ft, ILL sits lower than 54% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,500 ft
- 13/315,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/212,980 ft × 250 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
ILL's 5,500 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.
- 34nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
- 46nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 52nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 82nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 87nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 88nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
Location
Open the full mapKBDH · Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) · Willmar, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ILL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 366 nm | 1h 15m |
| Denver (DEN) | 527 nm | 1h 38m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 617 nm | 1h 50m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 741 nm | 2h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ILL?
- Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006)'s longest paved runway is 5,500 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 ILL?
- Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006) has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Willmar Municipal Airport John L Rice Field (2006)?
- One FBO serves ILL: Oasis Aero. 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 ILL?
- The closest alternate is Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF), about 34 nm away, followed by Chandler Field (AXN) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ILL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 15m (366 nm), Denver about 1h 38m (527 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 50m (617 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.