Flight Simulator Flights at KSTP Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field is a tower-controlled general aviation and corporate airport sitting on a bend of the Mississippi River just south of downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. With three lit hard-surface runways and an ILS-equipped primary runway, it offers straightforward access for simulator pilots wanting a close-in alternative to the larger Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport nearby.

Overview

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) is a medium-sized general aviation and business aviation airport serving Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is a designated customs and landing-rights airport, giving it a role beyond typical GA fields, and its close proximity to downtown Saint Paul combined with a full set of three paved, lit runways makes it a useful and interesting destination for VFR and instrument pilots alike.

Airspace & Location

The airport lies at coordinates 44.9346, -93.0603 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at an elevation of 702 feet. Approach and departure services in the area are provided by Minneapolis Approach/Departure on 121.2 MHz, reflecting the field's position within the wider Minneapolis-Saint Paul terminal environment.

Runways

Holman Field has three physical runways, all hard-surfaced and lit. Runway 14/32 is the longest, at 6,143 feet on the 14 threshold and 6,104 feet on the 32 threshold, and is equipped with an ILS. Runway 13/31 is 3,997 feet long, and runway 09/27 is 3,633 feet long; both are lit hard-surface runways without instrument approaches noted.

Radio & Navigation

The airport is served by a tower on 119.1 MHz, which also functions as the CTAF. ATIS broadcasts are available on 118.35 MHz, ground and clearance delivery on 121.675 MHz, and UNICOM on 122.95 MHz. Minneapolis Approach/Departure operates on 121.2 MHz. Runway 14/32 is equipped with an ILS for instrument approaches.

The Airfield Today

Holman Field operates as a tower-controlled airport and is designated for customs and landing rights, supporting general aviation and business aviation traffic in addition to any specialised operations that require such clearance.