Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP)
Medium airport · Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSTP |
| IATA | STP |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°56'5" W 93°3'36" 44.93479, -93.06004 |
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,642 ft (1110 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,004 ft (1220 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,491 ft (1978 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field at a glance
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field is a medium airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as STP. The field elevation of 705 ft (215 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSTP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 6,491 ft (1978 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSTP 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 Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 14 km (8 NM) |
| New Richmond Regional Airport | KRNH | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport | KSTC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Rochester International Airport | KRST | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | KEAU | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 705 ft field elevation of Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field 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 Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field
What is the ICAO code of Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field?
The ICAO identifier of Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field is KSTP, and its IATA code is STP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field above sea level?
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field located?
The airport lies at 44.9348, -93.0600 — in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, about 14 km away.
Does KSTP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSTP 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 Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field?
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has 3 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,491 ft (1978 m) with a ASP surface.