Duluth International Airport (KDLH)
Medium airport · Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Duluth International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDLH |
| IATA | DLH |
| Elevation | 1,428 ft (435 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°50'31" W 92°11'55" 46.84187, -92.19875 |
| Location | Duluth, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,719 ft (1743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,591 ft (3228 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Duluth International Airport at a glance
Duluth International Airport is a medium airport in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as DLH. The field elevation of 1,428 ft (435 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDLH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 10,591 ft (3228 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDLH 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 Duluth International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Range Regional Airport | KHIB | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Sawyer County Airport | KHYR | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ely Municipal Airport | KELO | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | KBRD | 155 km (84 NM) |
| New Richmond Regional Airport | KRNH | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Duluth International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,428 ft field elevation of Duluth 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 Duluth International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Duluth International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Duluth International Airport is KDLH, and its IATA code is DLH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Duluth International Airport above sea level?
Duluth International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,428 feet (435 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Duluth International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.8419, -92.1987 — in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Range Regional Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KDLH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDLH 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 Duluth International Airport?
Duluth International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,591 ft (3228 m) with a CON surface.