KDLH
Airport
Duluth Intl
Duluth, Minnesota

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:DLH / KDLH
Lat/Lng:46.84206975, -92.1932372222
46-50-31.4511N, 092-11-35.6540W
Estimated by Faa-Est on 03/18/2019
Elevation:1427 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 10/04/2010
Magnetic Variation:01W,(2020), [-1W (2025)]
Sectional:GREEN BAY
From City:5nm NW of Duluth

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:04/1940
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,Class D Svc Continuous
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:Minneapolis(ZMP)Minneapolis Center
FSS:Princeton FSS(PNM)
NOTAMs and Weather:DLHNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
Landing Fee for All Coml Aircraft & All Aircraft Ovr 12500 Lb Max Landing Wt Except Aircraft Oprd or Chtrd by the US Govt or the State of Minnesota.
ARFF:I B S 05/1973
ARFF Index D Available H24 with 2 Hour Prior Permission - Contact ANG 218-788-7434.

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 218-208-0194
ATIS:270.1
124.1
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Duluth Tower'
257.8,118.3
Ground:
Contact 'Duluth Ground'
348.6,121.9
Approach:
Contact 'DULUTH' Approach (24 local)
125.45,233.7
Departure:
Contact 'DULUTH' Departure (24 local)
125.45,233.7
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--ANG COMD POST 6735 ;LSB 6735
--ANG COMD POST 139.9
--ANG COMD POST 288.9
--IC 125.45
--IC 233.7
Master Provides:ARTS-II
Basic Radar Service Contact Approach Control Within 25 NM.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
J8
Available at Military & Civil Fueling Facilities.
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City of Duluth, Minnesota
4701 Grinden Dr
Duluth, Mn 55811-1578
218-625-7766
Manager:Mark Papko, Director of Operations
4701 Grinden Dr
Duluth, Mn 55811-1578
218-727-2968

Runways

Runways:03/21
09/27

Runway 03/21

Length:5719 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 10/04/2010
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 400/F/B/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 101,000 lbs
Weight Bearing Strength - 2S127.
Dual Wheel aircraft: 168,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 282,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 03 End 21
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):5719 feet5719 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):5719 feet5719 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):5719 feet5719 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):5719 feet5719 feet
True Alignment:032,(031 Magnetic)212,(211 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:1413.7' MSL1416.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1420.1' MSL1420.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:39' AGL37' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Objects:TreeTree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:39:136:1
Object Height:51' AGL30' AGL
Object Distance:2194' Along centerline
217' Right of centerline
1289' Along centerline
324' Left of centerline

Runway 09/27

Length:10591 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/03/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 570/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Weight Bearing Strength - 2S153.
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 320,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 763,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10591 feet10591 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10591 feet10591 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10062 feet10591 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10062 feet10062 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):8950 feet 
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:03/21 
True Alignment:092,(091 Magnetic)272,(271 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILSILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:BAK-12
Type H Bak-12B(B) 1470 ft.
BAK-14
BAK-12
Type H Bak 12B(B) 2544 ft.
BAK-14
Displaced Threshold Distance: 529'
Elevation at End:1427.8' MSL1419.4' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 1419.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1427.8' MSL1420.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:70' AGL91' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available:Yes 
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects:TreeTree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:27:145:1
Object Height:93' AGL26' AGL
Object Distance:2797' Along centerline
873' Left of centerline
1376' Along centerline
133' Left of centerline
Remarks: Caution: Windshear/Downdrafts Final Approach.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport.
High Speed Military Jet Traffic not on Ads-B Operating in and Above Class D Airspace from 3000' to 11,500' MSL Contact Dlh App for Trfc Adzys for Transit Rcmdd.
When Runway 03/21 in Use; Taxiway C North of Runway 09/27 may be Restricted by ATC to Aircraft with Wingspans Less than 49 ft.
JASU: 9(Am32A-60) 2(a/M32A-86) 2(Mc-11) 6(Mc-2A) (Military).
Sp De-Ice Low and High Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Low Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Lpox)) Lhnit.
Oil: O-148(Military). JOAP.
Caution: Bird Haz. (Phase II Conditions) Exists During 1 Sep Thru 31 Oct. Contact Sof/Airfield Mgr/Comd Post for Info.
Flight Notification Service (Adcus) Available.
Taxi Lane G may be Used As Alternate Taxi Route.
Fuel: a+, J8 (Monaco Air Duluth, C218-727-2911.) (Nc-100Ll, a). a++(Military) (ANG, C218-788-7340).
Prior Permission All Aircraft. Operating 1200-2130Z++ Mon-Fri, Except Holiday and Flex Days. Limited Operating Hour and Tran Service Available. Contact Airfield Mgt DSN 825-7252, C218-788-7252, Operations Desk DSN 825-7399, C218-788-7399, Comd Post DSN 825-7370/7371, C218-788-7370/7371. Ftr Aircraft and C12/C21 Cargo Aircraft may Enter ANG Ramp Via Taxiway E or H. All Other Non-Ftr Aircraft Use Taxiway F to Enter ANG Ramp. Per Giant Report, Taxiway F Currently Restricted to only C17/C130 Aircraft. All Other Cargo Amc Aircraft Must Park at Midfield Ramp. All Tran Aircraft Will Contact Comd Post 15 Min Prior to Landing. Tran Aircraft Will Contact Comd Post Before Engine Startup and Before Taxi. No Service Available When Wind Chill Exceeds or is Fcst to Exceed -30-F. for Rcr Info, Airfield Status and Crash Rescue Capability Contact Comd Post or Tower. Nonstd Mrk for Alert/Maintenance Veh, Aircraft Ground Eqpt Prk Spots.
Taxiway C Between Taxiway a & D Closed 1 Oct Thru 30 Apr.
Aircraft Deice Type 1 & 4 Fluid Available - Contact FBO C218-727-2911.
US Cust Intl Aoe (No Fees) Available H24 C218-720-5203 Then Press 0. Cust Clearing Located at FBO.
for Military Transient Aircraft Prkg, Rflg, & Ser Off ANG Contact FBO C218-727-2977 H24.

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