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Baudette International Airport

Baudette, United States

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Baudette International Airport

Baudette, United States
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Gateway to Minnesota's lake country on the Canadian border.

Location
Baudette, United States
Baudette International Airport (BDE/KBDE) is a small public-use airport serving Baudette, Minnesota, located in Lake of the Woods County near the Canadian border with Ontario. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily serves general aviation and occasional charter traffic rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport is owned by the City of Baudette and sits at an elevation of approximately 1,086 feet above sea level. It features two runways and serves as a port of entry for aircraft crossing between the United States and Canada in this remote northern Minnesota region. Baudette is a small community known for its fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation, particularly related to Lake of the Woods. The airport supports local economic activity tied to tourism and serves as a practical crossing point for general aviation pilots traveling between the two countries.
Terminals
The airport has a small general aviation terminal facility with no commercial airline terminal infrastructure.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited, with personal vehicles and rental cars being the primary means of reaching Baudette and surrounding areas from the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated as a U.S. Customs port of entry for general aviation aircraft crossing from Canada.
  • ›Located in Lake of the Woods County, one of Minnesota's northernmost and most remote counties.
  • ›Serves a region famous for walleye fishing on Lake of the Woods.
  • ›Features two runways supporting general aviation operations.
  • ›Elevation of approximately 1,086 feet above mean sea level.
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Gateway to Minnesota's northern wilderness along the Rainy River

Baudette International Airport is a small general aviation facility serving the remote town of Baudette in Lake of the Woods County, northern Minnesota. Positioned near the Canadian border along the Rainy River, it supports local charter flights, private aviation, and seasonal traffic tied to fishing and outdoor recreation. Despite its international designation, the airport handles modest traffic and serves primarily as a port of entry for cross-border general aviation operations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building serving general aviation arrivals, departures, and customs clearance for cross-border flights.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car recommended as primary transport
  • Taxi or rideshare services available on limited basis in Baudette
  • Car rental may be arranged locally with advance notice
Nearby Hotels
  • Baudette Super 8 by Wyndham
  • Lake of the Woods Motel
  • American Motel Baudette
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are minimal given its small general aviation scale. The town of Baudette offers a handful of local diners and casual restaurants within a short drive of the airfield. Visitors should plan meals in town, especially when arriving outside normal business hours.

Traveller Tips
  • Call ahead to arrange U.S. Customs clearance if crossing from Canada, as the airport is a designated port of entry.
  • Rental vehicles are not always available on-site; reserve one in advance through local vendors.
  • Lake of the Woods offers world-class walleye fishing — coordinate trip timing with local outfitters.
  • Winter operations can involve challenging weather; confirm runway conditions before arrival during cold months.
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