Duluth International Airport

DLH · KDLH · Duluth, MN · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,428 ft MSL
Longest runway
10,591 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
1W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:12 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:17 AM10:17Z
Sunrise05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunset08:37 PM01:37Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:12 PM02:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:12 PM → 05:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:37 PM → 04:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 122°downwind 032°base 302°final 212°45° entry21270309

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
212° mag · 211° true
Dimensions
5,719 × 150 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.95
More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
1,416 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 30 ft, 1,289 ft from threshold, 324 ft L of centerline — 36:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
37 ft
TDZ elevation
1,420 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
5,719 / 5,719 / 5,719 / 5,719 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 101k, Double wheel 168k, Dual tandem 282k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Duluth”
ATIS
124.1

Taxi & takeoff

“Duluth”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
118.3

Departure & arrival

“Duluth”
App/Dep
125.45

Also

UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
122.5
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (8 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
139.9ANG COMD POST
233.7APCH/P DEP/P IC
243.0EMERG
257.8LCL/P
270.1ATIS
288.9ANG COMD POST
348.6GND/P
6735.0ANG COMD POST (LSB 6735)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 27 · RWY 09
RunwayILS
RWY 27ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (JUD) · GS 3.00°
RWY 09ILS · CAT II · LOC 110.3 (DLH) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LKI 135.40 · DLH 112.60 · HIB 116.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LKI · Lakeside TACAN 135.40 · 11X r257° / 0.5 NM
DLH · Duluth VORTAC 112.60 · 73X High r359° / 2.4 NM
HIB · Hibbing VOR/DME 116.55 · 112Y Low r141° / 34.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDLH / DLH
Coordinates
46.8419, -92.1988
Elevation
1,428 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
24 hours
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC CONTINUOUS
Weather station
ASOS · 124.1 · ☎ 218-208-0194
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Princeton Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
DLH
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
FAR 139 class
I B
Customs / AOE
Yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
5 NW

Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21: 4-light PAPI (left) · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet (JP-8)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA
4701 GRINDEN DR, DULUTH, MN
218-625-7766
Manager
RYAN WELCH
4701 GRINDEN DR, DULUTH, MN
218-727-2968
Remarks FAA · 19 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • HIGH SPEED MILITARY JET TRAFFIC NOT ON ADS-B OPERATING IN AND ABOVE CLASS D AIRSPACE FROM 3000' TO 11,500' MSL CTC DLH APP FOR TRFC ADZYS FOR TRANSIT RCMDD.
  • WHEN RWY 03/21 IN USE; TWY C NORTH OF RWY 09/27 MAY BE RESTRICTED BY ATC TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS LESS THAN 49 FT.
  • JASU: 9(AM32A-60) 2(A/M32A-86) 2(MC-11) 6(MC-2A) (MIL).
  • SP DE-ICE LHOX LHNIT.
  • OIL: O-148(MIL). JOAP.
  • CAUTION: BIRD HAZ. (PHASE II CONDITIONS) EXISTS DUR 1 SEP THRU 31 OCT. CTC SOF/AFLD MGR/COMD POST FOR INFO.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • FUEL: A+, J8 (MONACO AIR DULUTH, C218-727-2911.) (NC-100LL, A). A++(MIL) (ANG, C218-788-7340).
  • PPR ALL ACFT. OPR 1200-2130Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL AND FLEX DAYS. LTD OPR HR AND TRAN SVC AVBL. CTC AFLD MGT DSN 825-7252, C218-788-7252, OPS DESK DSN 825-7399, C218-788-7399, COMD POST DSN 825-7370/7371, C218-788-7370/7371. FTR ACFT AND C12/C21 CARGO ACFT MAY ENTER ANG RAMP VIA TWY E OR H. ALL OTHER NON-FTR ACFT USE TWY F TO ENTER ANG RAMP. PER GIANT REPORT, TWY F CURRENTLY RSTD TO ONLY C17/C130 ACFT. ALL OTHER CARGO AMC ACFT MUST PARK AT MIDFIELD RAMP. ALL TRAN ACFT WILL CTC COMD POST 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG. TRAN ACFT WILL CTC COMD POST BEFORE ENGINE STARTUP AND BEFORE TAXI. NO SVC AVAILABLE WHEN WIND CHILL EXCEEDS OR IS FCST TO EXCEED -30-F. FOR RCR INFO, AFLD STATUS AND CRASH RESCUE CAPABILITY CTC COMD POST OR TWR. NONSTD MRK FOR ALERT/MAINT VEH, ACFT GND EQPT PRK SPOTS.
  • ACFT DEICE TYPE 1 & 4 FLUID AVBL - CTC FBO C218-727-2911.
  • US CUST INTL AOE (NO FEES) AVBL H24 C218-720-5203 THEN PRESS 0. CUST CLEARING LCTD AT FBO.
  • FOR MIL TSNT ACFT PRKG, RFLG, & SER OFF ANG CTC FBO C218-727-2977 H24.

Runways

  • WEIGHT BEARING STRENGTH - 2S127.
  • WEIGHT BEARING STRENGTH - 2S153.
  • PCR VALUE: 400/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 570/R/B/W/T
  • CAUTION: WINDSHEAR/DOWNDRAFTS FINAL APCH.

Fuel

  • AVBL AT MIL & CIVIL FUELING FACILITIES.
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About KDLH

Duluth International Airport (DLH · KDLH) is an airport in Duluth, MN, at 1,428 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,591 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDLH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDLH have a control tower?

Yes. Duluth International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KDLH?

Duluth International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,591 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDLH?

Duluth International Airport is in Duluth, MN, at an elevation of 1,428 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.8419, -92.1988.

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