Airports / Minnesota / DLH
Duluth International Airport
KDLH / DLHDuluth, MinnesotaELEV 1,428 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
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).
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.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
5/5 reviews“The airport’s small size, efficient layout, and relaxed atmosphere make for an easy and hassle-free trip.”
Ray Osburn5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“Clean and easy to navigate, and super friendly staff.”
Atticus Bogart Suddendorf5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“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 84% of the 43 Minnesota fields on the register.
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
From the ramp
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