Airports / Minnesota / MIC
Crystal Airport.
Minneapolis, Minnesota · 869 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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44 ratings
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Operators based
869
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Crystal Airport (KMIC / MIC) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 869 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MIC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 12 nm), Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP, 15 nm), and New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH, 35 nm). MIC offers 3 runways, the longest 3,751-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MIC vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MIC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Thunderbird Aviation Crystal FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeRusty Freeman Operations Manager (MIC) rfreeman@thunderbirdaviation.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (24 hour/on-call service)
- Unicom 131.32
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMIC
IATA
MIC
FAA / Local
MIC
Elevation
869 ft
Coordinates
45.0620° N · 93.3539° 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 869 ft, MIC sits lower than 91% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 3,751 ft
- 14/323,751 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06L/24R2,500 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L1,669 ft × 137 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,751 ft
MIC's 3,751 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 12nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 15nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 35nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 42nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 78nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 80nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Location
Open the full mapKMIC · Crystal Airport · Minneapolis, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MIC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 301 nm | 1h 6m |
| Denver (DEN) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 751 nm | 2h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 797 nm | 2h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MIC?
- Crystal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,751 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 MIC?
- Crystal Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 3,751 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Crystal Airport?
- One FBO serves MIC: Thunderbird Aviation Crystal 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 MIC?
- The closest alternate is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 12 nm away, followed by Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MIC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 6m (301 nm), Denver about 1h 46m (590 nm), Nashville about 1h 50m (616 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.