Ely Municipal Airport (KELO)
Medium airport · Ely, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ely Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KELO |
| IATA | LYU |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°49'28" W 91°49'51" 47.82450, -91.83070 |
| Location | Ely, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,596 ft (1706 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ely Municipal Airport at a glance
Ely Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Ely, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as LYU. The field elevation of 1,456 ft (444 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KELO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 5,596 ft (1706 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KELO 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 Ely Municipal 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 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Duluth International Airport | KDLH | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Falls International Airport | KINL | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Fort Frances Municipal Airport | CYAG | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ely Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,456 ft field elevation of Ely Municipal 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 Ely Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ely Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ely Municipal Airport is KELO, and its IATA code is LYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ely Municipal Airport above sea level?
Ely Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,456 feet (444 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ely Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8245, -91.8307 — in Ely, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Range Regional Airport, about 90 km away.
Does KELO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KELO 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 Ely Municipal Airport?
Ely Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,596 ft (1706 m) with a ASP surface.