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Flying Cloud Airport

Minneapolis, United States

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Flying Cloud Airport

Minneapolis, United States
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Minneapolis's premier general aviation reliever airport.

Opened
1945
Location
Eden Prairie, United States
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is a public general aviation airport located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, southwest of downtown Minneapolis. It serves as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the Upper Midwest, handling a high volume of private, corporate, and charter flights. The airport is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which also oversees Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. FCM plays a critical role as a reliever airport, diverting non-commercial traffic away from the main hub. It features two paved runways and supports flight training, corporate aviation, and recreational flying. Flying Cloud Airport has a long history in the region and is home to numerous fixed-base operators (FBOs), flight schools, and aviation businesses. It does not serve scheduled commercial airline service but remains an important asset in the Twin Cities' broader aviation infrastructure.
Terminals
Flying Cloud Airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it features general aviation facilities including FBO lounges and pilot services.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with limited public transit options connecting Eden Prairie to the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Flying Cloud Airport; it serves private, corporate, and charter aviation exclusively.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the same authority managing Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
  • ›Features two paved runways: Runway 10R/28L and Runway 10L/28R.
  • ›Consistently ranked among the busiest general aviation airports in Minnesota by operations count.
  • ›Located in Eden Prairie, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis.
  • ›Home to multiple flight schools and fixed-base operators supporting regional pilot training.
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General aviation gateway soaring above the Minneapolis southwest corridor

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is a general aviation reliever airport located in Eden Prairie, southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, it serves as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the Upper Midwest, handling private, corporate, and charter flights. Its role as a reliever airport helps reduce congestion at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport while supporting the region's vibrant business aviation community.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal / FBO Facilities — A single general aviation facility served by multiple FBOs including Thunderbird Aviation and Signature Flight Support, offering fuel, pilot lounges, and aircraft services.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available through FBO arrangements and nearby agencies
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible at the airport
  • Private car and shuttle services bookable through FBOs
  • Eden Prairie local bus routes connecting to regional transit
Nearby Hotels
  • Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Eden Prairie
  • Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Eden Prairie
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Eden Prairie
  • Holiday Inn Express Eden Prairie
Dining

Dining options directly inside FCM are limited to pilot lounge snack areas within the FBOs. Eden Prairie's nearby Town Center and major commercial corridors along Flying Cloud Drive offer a wide variety of restaurants, fast food, and casual dining within a short drive. Pilots and visitors typically head into Eden Prairie or nearby Minnetonka for full meal options.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm FBO hours in advance, as services and fuel availability may vary by time of day.
  • Rideshare pickup can be slow in this suburban area; pre-arrange ground transport when possible.
  • The airport is close to major highways including US-212, making car rental the most practical transport option.
  • Check NOTAMs carefully as FCM has specific traffic pattern procedures to coordinate with nearby Minneapolis-Saint Paul airspace.
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Flying Cloud Airport
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Flying Cloud Airport is a public airport located in the city of Eden Prairie in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of the central business district (CBD) of Minneapolis.

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