Airports / Minnesota / FFM
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota · 1,183 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
12 ratings
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Operators based
1,183
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chandler Field (AXN), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field (KFFM / FFM) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,183 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
FFM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Chandler Field (AXN, 40 nm), Hector International Airport (FAR, 47 nm), and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 84 nm). FFM offers 2 runways, the longest 5,639-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of FFM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FFM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KFFM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sky Crew Services
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-14:00, Sun closed; 24-hour access available by calling
- Unicom 122.8
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Catering
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFFM
IATA
FFM
FAA / Local
FFM
Elevation
1,183 ft
Coordinates
46.2844° N · 96.1567° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,183 ft, FFM sits higher than 52% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,639 ft
- 13/315,639 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,299 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,639 ft
FFM's 5,639 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 40nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 47nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 84nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 89nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 92nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 98nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
Location
Open the full mapKFFM · Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field · Fergus Falls, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FFM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 439 nm | 1h 25m |
| Denver (DEN) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 639 nm | 1h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 744 nm | 2h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 762 nm | 2h 10m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FFM?
- Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field's longest paved runway is 5,639 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 FFM?
- Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,639 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field?
- One FBO serves FFM: Sky Crew Services. 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 FFM?
- The closest alternate is Chandler Field (AXN), about 40 nm away, followed by Hector International Airport (FAR) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FFM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 25m (439 nm), Denver about 1h 39m (536 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 50m (618 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.