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Crystal Airport

Minneapolis, United States

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Crystal Airport

Minneapolis, United States
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Twin Cities' premier general aviation reliever airport.

Opened
1928
Location
Crystal (Minneapolis), United States
Crystal Airport (IATA: MIC, ICAO: KMIC) is a public general aviation airport located in Crystal, Minnesota, a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis. It is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which also oversees Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and several other reliever airports in the region. The airport serves as a reliever for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, accommodating private, corporate, and recreational aircraft to reduce congestion at the main commercial facility. It features multiple runways and supports a range of general aviation activities including flight training, charter operations, and corporate flying. Crystal Airport is home to several fixed-base operators (FBOs) and aviation businesses, making it an active hub for the general aviation community in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Terminals
Crystal Airport has no commercial passenger terminals, as it is a general aviation facility without scheduled airline service.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by car, located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis via local roadways.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which manages multiple airports in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
  • ›Serves as an official reliever airport for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
  • ›The airport has two runways supporting a variety of general aviation aircraft.
  • ›Home to flight schools and FBOs providing services to private and corporate aviation users.
  • ›Hosts occasional community aviation events and air shows.
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A quiet general aviation gateway tucked within the Minneapolis metro

Crystal Airport (MIC) is a general aviation reliever airport located in Crystal, Minnesota, a suburb northwest of Minneapolis. Operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, it has served private pilots, flight schools, and small charter operators for decades. The airport plays an important role in reducing traffic at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International by accommodating light aircraft operations.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility serving private pilots, flight training operations, and small charter customers.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) — primary access method
  • Taxi service from Crystal and surrounding suburbs
  • Metro Transit bus routes serving nearby Brooklyn Avenue corridor
  • Car rental via off-site agencies in the Minneapolis northwest metro area
Nearby Hotels
  • Comfort Inn Brooklyn Center
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Brooklyn Center
  • Best Western Plus Minneapolis-Minnetonka Inn
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Minnetonka
Dining

Crystal Airport has very limited on-site dining, typical of small general aviation facilities, with a basic pilot lounge area but no full restaurant. Nearby Crystal and Brooklyn Center offer a range of casual dining, fast food, and local eateries just minutes from the field. Pilots and visitors are advised to plan meals before arrival or venture into the surrounding suburbs.

Traveller Tips
  • Crystal Airport is for general aviation only — no commercial airline flights operate here.
  • Call ahead to confirm FBO hours, as services may be limited on evenings and weekends.
  • Parking is straightforward and free, making it convenient for those meeting pilots.
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) is about 20 miles southeast if you need commercial flights.
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Crystal Airport may refer to:Crystal Airport (Minnesota) in Crystal, Minnesota, United States Crystal Airport (California) in Llano, California, United States Other airport names starting with CrystalCrystal City Municipal Airport in Crystal City, Texas, United States Crystal Lake Airport in Decatur, Arkansas, United States Crystal River Airport in Crystal River, Florida, United States

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