
Airports / Minnesota / STP
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field.
Saint Paul, Minnesota · 705 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
64 ratings
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Operators based
705
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#17 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 64 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP / STP) is a mid-sized airport serving Saint Paul, Minnesota. The airport sits 705 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 STP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 8 nm), New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH, 26 nm), and Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 56 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 6,491-foot paved runway, STP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KSTP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field

Signature Flight Support St. Paul
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe Twin Cities is one of the largest commercial centers between the east and west coasts. St. Paul Downtown Airport is the closest airport to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis ; just minutes away from the Xcel Energy Center, Ordway Theater, Target Center, TCF Stadium, the U.S. Bank Stadium, and Target Field. Signature-St.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.35
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
St. Paul Flight Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-20:00; after-hours call-out fee available
- Unicom 129.00
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
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Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSTP
IATA
STP
FAA / Local
STP
Elevation
705 ft
Coordinates
44.9348° N · 93.0600° 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
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 705 ft, STP sits lower than 96% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,491 ft
- 14/326,491 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/314,004 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/273,642 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,491 ft
STP's 6,491 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.
- 8nmMSPMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMinneapolis
- 26nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 56nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 66nmRSTRochester International AirportRochester
- 67nmEAUChippewa Valley Regional AirportEau Claire
- 89nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSTP · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field · Saint Paul, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 286 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 603 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 691 nm | 2h 0m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 703 nm | 2h 2m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 782 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STP?
- Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field's longest paved runway is 6,491 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 STP?
- Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,491 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field?
- 2 FBOs serve STP: Signature Flight Support St. Paul and St. Paul Flight Center. 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 STP?
- The closest alternate is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 8 nm away, followed by New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 4m (286 nm), Denver about 1h 47m (597 nm), Nashville about 1h 48m (603 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
