Airports / Minnesota / RWF
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport.
Redwood Falls, Minnesota · 1,024 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
1,024
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
74 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC).
Overview
Located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF / RWF) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,024 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list RWF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 74 nm), Chandler Field (AXN, 80 nm), and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 82 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from RWF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RWF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KRWF
IATA
RWF
FAA / Local
RWF
Elevation
1,024 ft
Coordinates
44.5472° N · 95.0823° 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
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,024 ft, RWF sits lower than 75% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,001 ft
- 12/304,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/232,081 ft × 200 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,001 ft
RWF's 4,001 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.
- 74nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 80nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 82nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 89nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 91nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 92nmFSDSioux Falls Regional AirportSioux Falls
Location
Open the full mapKRWF · Redwood Falls Municipal Airport · Redwood Falls, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RWF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 349 nm | 1h 13m |
| Denver (DEN) | 511 nm | 1h 35m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 603 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 615 nm | 1h 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 677 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 778 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RWF?
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,001 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 RWF?
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RWF?
- The closest alternate is Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC), about 74 nm away, followed by Chandler Field (AXN) at 80 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RWF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 13m (349 nm), Denver about 1h 35m (511 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 48m (603 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.