5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport’s small size, efficient layout, and relaxed atmosphere make for an easy and hassle-free trip.”
Ray Osburn5★ on Google
Airports / Minnesota / DLH
Medium airport · DLH
Duluth International Airport.
Duluth, Minnesota · 1,428 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
557 ratings
0
Operators based
1,428
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Duluth, MinnesotaELEV 1,428 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
557
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,428
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to HIB
Field standing
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Range Regional Airport (HIB).
Overview
Duluth International Airport (KDLH / DLH) sits in Duluth, Minnesota, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,428 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DLH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Range Regional Airport (HIB, 42 nm), Sawyer County Airport (HYR, 58 nm), and Ely Municipal Airport (LYU, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,591-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DLH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as LKI and Duluth Air National Guard Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DLH to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KDLH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Vantage Aviation Duluth
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7, 365 days/year
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The parking ramp is very small with only two floors covered.”
J. D.5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Combined with the good food and friendly atmosphere, Duluth International Airport offers a much more enjoyable travel experience than many larger airports.”
Ray Osburn5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Duluth International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDLH
IATA
DLH
FAA / Local
DLH
Elevation
1,428 ft
Coordinates
46.8419° N · 92.1987° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,428 ft, DLH sits higher than 88% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,591 ft
- 09/2710,591 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 03/215,719 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,591 ft
DLH's 10,591 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmHIBRange Regional AirportHibbing
- 58nmHYRSawyer County AirportHayward
- 61nmLYUEly Municipal AirportEly
- 84nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 87nmIWDGogebic Iron County AirportIronwood
- 103nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
Location
Open the full mapKDLH · Duluth International Airport · Duluth, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DLH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 345 nm | 1h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 686 nm | 2h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 773 nm | 2h 12m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 788 nm | 2h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 806 nm | 2h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 861 nm | 2h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DLH?
- Duluth International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,591 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 DLH?
- Duluth International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,591 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Duluth International Airport?
- One FBO serves DLH: Vantage Aviation Duluth. 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 DLH?
- The closest alternate is Range Regional Airport (HIB), about 42 nm away, followed by Sawyer County Airport (HYR) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DLH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 12m (345 nm), Denver about 2h 0m (686 nm), Nashville about 2h 0m (689 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.