Airports / Minnesota / FCM
Flying Cloud Airport.
Minneapolis, Minnesota · 906 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
94 ratings
1
Operators based
906
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Flying Cloud Airport, listed as KFCM / FCM, is a general aviation field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The airport sits 906 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Club Jet Charter, LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 11 nm), Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP, 18 nm), and New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH, 44 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, FCM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
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3 FBOs serve KFCM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Inflight Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 130.6
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Premier Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freePremier Jet Center (PJC) is a Minneapolis-based, full-service general aviation company located at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM). As a Fargo Jet Center subsidiary since 2014, our family has grown and our capabilities have expanded. The PJC staff and facility are equipped for all general and business aviation users and can arrange all accommodations for your stay.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 04:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 04:00-22:00, on-call after hours 7 days/week
- Unicom 130.625
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Thunderbird Aviation Flying Cloud FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeJarod Olson Operations Manager (FCM) jarod.olson@thunderbirdaviation.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00
- Unicom 130.05
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFCM
IATA
FCM
FAA / Local
FCM
Elevation
906 ft
Coordinates
44.8272° N · 93.4571° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 906 ft, FCM sits lower than 88% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 10R/28L5,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R3,901 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/362,690 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
FCM's 5,001 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 18nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 44nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 50nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 69nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 71nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKFCM · Flying Cloud Airport · Minneapolis, MN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FCM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 296 nm | 1h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 579 nm | 1h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 607 nm | 1h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 685 nm | 2h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FCM?
- Flying Cloud Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 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 FCM?
- Flying Cloud Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FCM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Flying Cloud Airport as a home base, including Club Jet Charter, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Flying Cloud Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve FCM: Inflight Aviation, Premier Jet Center and Thunderbird Aviation Flying Cloud FBO. 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 FCM?
- The closest alternate is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 11 nm away, followed by Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FCM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 5m (296 nm), Denver about 1h 45m (579 nm), Nashville about 1h 49m (607 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.