4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall parking, access, TSA, gate distance was huge advantage and a novelty experience compared to MSP.”
Deena Milner5★ on Google
Airports / Minnesota / STC
Medium airport · STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport.
Saint Cloud, Minnesota · 1,031 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
136 ratings
1
Operators based
1,031
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Saint Cloud, MinnesotaELEV 1,031 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
136
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,031
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).
Overview
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC / STC) sits in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,031 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Wright Aero bases aircraft at STC. Useful alternates include Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 51 nm), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 53 nm), and Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP, 56 nm). STC offers 2 runways, the longest 7,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of STC vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from STC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KSTC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
St. Cloud Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSt Cloud Aviation is a full service FBO that provides avionics repair and installation as well as aircraft parts and maintenance to the general aviation community. We also provide flight line services including: fuel, deicing, lav service, hotel reservations, car rental reservations, catering, overnight and long term aircraft storage, ground handling, and many other customer services.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 05:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 06:00-21:00, after-hours by callout
- Unicom 123.50
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Have always had polite, friendly and helpful staff.”
Robin Mammenga5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Pros: Parking cheap at $9/day and being just an easy surface lot steps from front door.”
Deena Milner5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Saint Cloud Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSTC
IATA
STC
FAA / Local
STC
Elevation
1,031 ft
Coordinates
45.5466° N · 94.0599° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,031 ft, STC sits lower than 73% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,500 ft
- 13/317,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 05/233,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,500 ft
STC's 7,500 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
- 53nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 56nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
- 59nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 69nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 74nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Location
Open the full mapKSTC · Saint Cloud Regional Airport · Saint Cloud, MN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 342 nm | 1h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 579 nm | 1h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 682 nm | 1h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 721 nm | 2h 5m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 773 nm | 2h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 833 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STC?
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,500 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 STC?
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at STC?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Saint Cloud Regional Airport as a home base, including Wright Aero. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Saint Cloud Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves STC: St. Cloud Aviation 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 STC?
- The closest alternate is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), about 51 nm away, followed by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 12m (342 nm), Denver about 1h 45m (579 nm), Nashville about 1h 56m (657 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.