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Ely Municipal Airport (LYU)
Ely Municipal Airport is a small public gateway to Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Compare transfer options to downtown Ely, nearby lakes, resorts, and Superior National Forest destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Ely Municipal Airport
Ely Municipal Airport is a public general aviation airport serving Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness region. Owned by the City of Ely, it primarily supports private, charter, and air taxi operations rather than scheduled airline service.
Activated in May 1972, the airport covers about 560 acres and has one asphalt runway, 12/30, measuring 5,596 by 100 feet. A single terminal building provides a lounge, waiting area, and office space with internet access, while a U.S. Forest Service Air Support fixed base operator offers tie-downs, hangars, and aviation fuel.
The airport sits about four miles south of downtown Ely along Highway 1, giving pilots and passengers direct road access to the city and the region's lakes, resorts, and outfitters. Private transfers, chauffeur services, and rental cars are the main ways to continue into town or to remote destinations.
As a practical gateway to northern Minnesota's outdoor recreation areas, the airport serves the community and the surrounding Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters region with essential general aviation infrastructure.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ely Municipal Airport operates through a single terminal building that serves general aviation, charter, and air taxi traffic. The facility has no separate commercial terminals; domestic and transient general aviation use the same terminal and apron areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ely Municipal Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Ely Municipal Airport to hotels, lodges, resorts, and outfitters in Ely and the surrounding Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to Ely, lakeside resorts, outfitters, business meetings, or other destinations in the area.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Ely Municipal Airport for independent travel around Ely and onward journeys to Superior National Forest, nearby lakes, and northern Minnesota destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Ely Municipal Airport, local lodges, outfitters, event venues, and other regional destinations.
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