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Airports / Minnesota / INL
Medium airport · INL
Falls International Airport.
International Falls, Minnesota · 1,185 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
108 ratings
0
Operators based
1,185
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
International Falls, MinnesotaELEV 1,185 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.8
Google rating
108
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,185
Field elevation
feet above sea level
6
Nearest alternate
nm to YAG
Field standing
#8 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 108 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Falls International Airport (KINL / INL) is a mid-sized airport serving International Falls, Minnesota. The airport sits 1,185 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into INL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG, 6 nm), Baudette International Airport (BDE, 49 nm), and Atikokan Municipal Airport (YIB, 71 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,400-foot paved runway, INL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from INL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from International Falls.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I was advised by the staff at the car rental to show my luggage to the Delta staff.”
Mitch5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“We came here to do our Global Entry interview and it was so easy and the airport is so nice!”
Rolling with Rolland5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KINL
IATA
INL
FAA / Local
INL
Elevation
1,185 ft
Coordinates
48.5662° N · 93.4031° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,185 ft, INL sits higher than 57% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,400 ft
- 13/317,400 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,999 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,400 ft
INL's 7,400 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.
- 6nmYAGFort Frances Municipal AirportFort Frances
- 49nmBDEBaudette International AirportBaudette
- 71nmYIBAtikokan Municipal AirportAtikokan
- 74nmHIBRange Regional AirportHibbing
- 77nmLYUEly Municipal AirportEly
- 80nmYHDDryden Regional AirportDryden
Location
Open the full mapKINL · Falls International Airport · International Falls, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from INL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Denver (DEN) | 712 nm | 2h 3m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 779 nm | 2h 13m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 789 nm | 2h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 804 nm | 2h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 807 nm | 2h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 898 nm | 2h 29m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 917 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use INL?
- Falls International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,400 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 INL?
- Falls International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to INL?
- The closest alternate is Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG), about 6 nm away, followed by Baudette International Airport (BDE) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from INL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 28m (458 nm), Denver about 2h 3m (712 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 13m (779 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.