Airports / Minnesota / DTL
Detroit Lakes Airport.
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota · 1,397 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
1,397
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#14 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hector International Airport (FAR).
Overview
Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL / DTL) sits in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,397 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list DTL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hector International Airport (FAR, 39 nm), Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI, 57 nm), and Chandler Field (AXN, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,201-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from DTL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Becker County and Wething Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DTL to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KDTL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Detroit Lakes Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; 100LL self-serve H24, Jet-A after hours call airport manager
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDTL
IATA
DTL
FAA / Local
DTL
Elevation
1,397 ft
Coordinates
46.8243° N · 95.8833° 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 1,397 ft, DTL sits higher than 82% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,201 ft
- 14/325,201 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/351,880 ft × 250 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,201 ft
DTL's 5,201 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 39nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 57nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 61nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 76nmTVFThief River Falls Regional AirportThief River Falls
- 77nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 86nmGFKGrand Forks International AirportGrand Forks
Location
Open the full mapKDTL · Detroit Lakes Airport · Detroit Lakes, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DTL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 449 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 567 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 646 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 663 nm | 1h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 784 nm | 2h 13m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 840 nm | 2h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DTL?
- Detroit Lakes Airport's longest paved runway is 5,201 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 DTL?
- Detroit Lakes Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,201 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Detroit Lakes Airport?
- One FBO serves DTL: Detroit Lakes 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 DTL?
- The closest alternate is Hector International Airport (FAR), about 39 nm away, followed by Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DTL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 27m (449 nm), Denver about 1h 43m (567 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 54m (646 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.