Information for Pilots
North Star Aviation
Mankato's Full Service FBO
Shell Branded Fuel - Full Service Jet A Fuel, Full and Self Service 100LL (Contract Pricing Available)
Maintenance - Minor, Major and Avionics services available for small piston aircraft to heavy jets
Hangar - 30,000+ sf Heated Hangar Space up to GV sized aircraft
Training - Part 61 and 141 Flight School - Private Pilot through CFI and ATP
Ground Services - GPU, Towing, Lav Service, Heated Type I Deicing
Concierge Services - Hotels, Rental Cars, Catering and Special Requests
Courtesy Cars - 2 SUVs available for checkout during normal business hours
**Our newly remodeled FBO is complete - Come check out our 1st class facility**
North Star Aviation
Questions about the Mankato Regional Airport?
Need more information?
- NOTAMS
- Hangar Leases
- Airport Development
- Runway Conditions
- ARFF Status / Fire Truck
- Urgent Airport Assistance
Contact the Airport Manager:
Joe Grabianowski
507-380-3880
For Emergency Assistance Dial 911
MKT Weather
Flight Planning
Airport Facilities Info
Runways and Taxiways
o Runway 15 / 33 – 6600ft x 100ft – Suitable for small / medium / large aircraft up to 150,000 lbs. (Boeing 737 / Airbus A320 sized aircraft). Runway 15/33 is the primary instrument runway with Instrument Landing System (ILS), GPS and VOR approaches for landing in instrument conditions.
o Runway 04 / 22 – 4000ft x 75ft – Suitable for small / medium aircraft up to 40,000 lbs. (small and medium turboprop and multi-engine jets). Runway 04/22 is the secondary instrument / crosswind runway and has GPS approaches.
o The airport has full paved parallel taxiway access to all runways and over 143,000 sf of paved aircraft parking and tie-down space (apron areas).
Terminal and Hangar Info
o The Terminal Building was completely remodeled in 2020 and consists of 15,500 sf of space leased to North Star Aviation and Minnesota State University and is open to the public. The building has public arrival / departure areas, classrooms, a large conference room, simulator center and offices.
o The building also has space for pilot flight planning, checking weather and a transient pilot lounge.
o The airport has over 200,000 sf storage space across 15 large Hangars that accommodate aircraft ranging from small single engine recreational aircraft to medical helicopters to corporate jet aircraft.
Looking for hangar space at MKT? Please contact the Airport Manager at: 507-388-3880
Other Airport Info
o The FAA maintains a state of the art Automated Weather Station, Instrument Landing System and Radio Navigation Aid (VOR) at the airport.
o The airport has dedicated a fire truck and several snow removal vehicles, mowing tractors and maintenance equipment.
o Full emergency response services (Police, Fire/Rescue) are provided by the City of Mankato. The airport has acquired a new Oshkosh ARFF vehicle with FAA ARFF Index A capability (Aircraft less than 90' length). Please contact the airport manager for current ARFF status or request additional coverage.