Baudette International Airport (KBDE)
Medium airport · Baudette, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Baudette International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBDE |
| IATA | BDE |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°43'42" W 94°36'44" 48.72840, -94.61220 |
| Location | Baudette, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,498 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13W/31W | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 120 ft | WATER | No |
Baudette International Airport at a glance
Baudette International Airport is a medium airport in Baudette, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as BDE. The field elevation of 1,086 ft (331 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBDE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13W/31W — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of water surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13W points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBDE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Baudette International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Thief River Falls Regional Airport | KTVF | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Bemidji Regional Airport | KBJI | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baudette International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,086 ft field elevation of Baudette International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Baudette International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baudette International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baudette International Airport is KBDE, and its IATA code is BDE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baudette International Airport above sea level?
Baudette International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baudette International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7284, -94.6122 — in Baudette, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Frances Municipal Airport, about 86 km away.
Does KBDE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBDE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Baudette International Airport?
Baudette International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13W/31W, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a WATER surface.