3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“For a smaller airport, they are very professional and definitely know what they are doing.”
Anne Holland5★ on Google
Airports / Minnesota / BRD
Medium airport · BRD
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Brainerd, Minnesota · 1,232 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
145 ratings
1
Operators based
1,232
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Brainerd, MinnesotaELEV 1,232 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
145
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,232
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#15 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 145 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC).
Overview
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD / BRD) sits in Brainerd, Minnesota, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,232 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Brainerd Helicopters is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 51 nm), Chandler Field (AXN, 62 nm), and Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI, 74 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 7,100-foot paved runway, BRD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BRD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Crow Wing County Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Brainerd.
1 FBO serves KBRD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
NorthPoint Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-2100 (Mon-Sun)
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Very friendly and easy going compared to a large airport.”
Paul Hunt5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“If you're staying long term for work it's very difficult to get house keeping to clean your room.”
AjWalker4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBRD
IATA
BRD
FAA / Local
BRD
Elevation
1,232 ft
Coordinates
46.4029° N · 94.1297° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,232 ft, BRD sits higher than 61% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,100 ft
- 16/347,100 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
- 05/236,512 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/304,080 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,100 ft
BRD's 7,100 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 62nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 74nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 79nmHIBRange Regional AirportHibbing
- 84nmDLHDuluth International AirportDuluth
- 99nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
Location
Open the full mapKBRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport · Brainerd, MN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BRD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 377 nm | 1h 17m |
| Denver (DEN) | 606 nm | 1h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 691 nm | 2h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 824 nm | 2h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 844 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BRD?
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,100 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BRD?
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BRD?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport as a home base, including Brainerd Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves BRD: NorthPoint Aviation. 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 BRD?
- The closest alternate is Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC), about 51 nm away, followed by Chandler Field (AXN) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BRD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 17m (377 nm), Denver about 1h 49m (606 nm), Vail / Eagle about 2h 0m (691 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.