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Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field

Faribault, United States

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Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field

Faribault, United States
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Small Minnesota general aviation field honoring a WWII aviator.

Location
Faribault, United States
Faribault Municipal Airport–Liz Wall Strohfus Field is a public general aviation airport located in Faribault, Minnesota, approximately 50 miles south of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. It serves private pilots, flight training operations, and light aircraft activity in Rice County. The airport is named in honor of Liz Wall Strohfus, a Minnesota-born Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) who flew military aircraft during World War II. This dedication reflects the community's pride in her historic contributions to American aviation. The facility features a single runway and standard general aviation infrastructure including fuel services and a terminal building. It does not support scheduled commercial airline service.
Terminals
The airport has a small general aviation terminal building with no commercial passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle, as no scheduled public transit service connects the airport to downtown Faribault.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Liz Wall Strohfus, a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) from Minnesota who served during World War II.
  • ›Located in Rice County, approximately 50 miles south of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
  • ›Serves general aviation including flight training, private, and recreational flying.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates at the airport.
  • ›The IATA code FBL and ICAO code KFBL identify the airport in aviation systems.
Wikipedia
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A quiet Minnesota gateway honoring a pioneering aviator's lasting legacy

Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field is a small general aviation airport serving Faribault, Minnesota, named in honor of local WASP pilot Elizabeth Wall Strohfus who served during World War II. The airport supports private pilots, flight training, and light charter operations in Rice County. It plays a modest but important role in connecting rural southern Minnesota to the broader regional aviation network.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility serving private and recreational aircraft with basic pilot amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle and private pickup
  • Rental car arrangements via advance booking
  • Local taxi services from Faribault
  • Rideshare apps available with limited coverage in the area
Nearby Hotels
  • AmericInn by Wyndham Faribault
  • Country Inn & Suites Faribault
  • Holiday Inn Express Faribault
Dining

The airport itself has minimal on-site dining, typical of small general aviation fields. Faribault's downtown area, roughly a few miles away, offers local restaurants and cafes for pilots and visitors seeking a meal. Chain dining options and local eateries are accessible along the main commercial corridors of the city.

Traveller Tips
  • Call ahead to confirm fuel availability and any seasonal operating hours before your visit.
  • Self-serve fuel may be available but verify current status with airport management.
  • Faribault's downtown historic district is worth a short drive for local dining and sightseeing.
  • Check NOTAMs carefully as this is an uncontrolled field with no operating control tower.
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