Airports / Minnesota / MVE
Montevideo Chippewa County Airport.
Montevideo, Minnesota · 1,034 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1 rating
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Operators based
1,034
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF).
Overview
Montevideo Chippewa County Airport, listed as KMVE / MVE, is a general aviation field in Montevideo, Minnesota. The airport sits 1,034 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MVE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF, 37 nm), Chandler Field (AXN, 55 nm), and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY, 61 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,999-foot paved runway, MVE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from MVE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Montevideo.
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Field capability
ICAO
KMVE
IATA
MVE
FAA / Local
MVE
Elevation
1,034 ft
Coordinates
44.9691° N · 95.7103° 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 1,034 ft, MVE sits lower than 71% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,999 ft
- 14/323,999 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/212,361 ft × 165 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,999 ft
MVE's 3,999 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.
- 37nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
- 55nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 61nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 78nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 94nmFSDSioux Falls Regional AirportSioux Falls
- 106nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
Location
Open the full mapKMVE · Montevideo Chippewa County Airport · Montevideo, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MVE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 384 nm | 1h 18m |
| Denver (DEN) | 501 nm | 1h 34m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 650 nm | 1h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 730 nm | 2h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 757 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MVE?
- Montevideo Chippewa County Airport's longest paved runway is 3,999 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 MVE?
- Montevideo Chippewa County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,999 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MVE?
- The closest alternate is Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF), about 37 nm away, followed by Chandler Field (AXN) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MVE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 18m (384 nm), Denver about 1h 34m (501 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 46m (591 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.