Lake Elmo Airport Located in the east metro, Lake Elmo Airport (21D) ranks third amongst MAC reliever airports for the number of based aircraft. However, it is the least busy from an aircraft operations standpoint. The airport has two runways, the longest of which is 2,849’ x 75’. Planned improvements documented in the 2035 Long Term Comprehensive Plan and draft Environmental Assessment/ Environmental Assessment Worksheet include: Relocating primary runway 14-32 to the northeast by 615 feet and extending it to 3,500’ Converting existing Runway 14-32 into a partial parallel taxiway Constructing other taxiways and engine run-up pads as needed to support the new runway ends Realigning 30th St. North around the new Runway 32 end runway protection zone and reconnecting the street to the existing intersection with Neal Avenue Reconstructing existing crosswind Runway 4-22 and extending it to 2,750’ Pursuing creation of Rust Patch Bumble Bee/pollinator habitat An environmental assessment of the airfield improvements at Lake Elmo Airport was initiated in early 2017 and included robust stakeholder engagement to inform, educate and engage the public and airport users throughout the environmental process. The environmental review is planned to be completed in mid-2018. 41 40