b'St. Paul DowntownThe St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the only reliever airport with a runway longer than 5,000 feet. This, along with its proximity to the City of Saint Paul, makes it a popular home base for corporate aircraft.That runway is 6,491 feet long but can operate at a shortened lengthwith the help of a floodwall - when the nearby Mississippi River overflows its banks. In 2019, the floodwall was deployed for the sixth time since it was built in 2008. St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) in 2019Takeoffs &Rank ofNumberRank of basedNumber ofRunway landings Operationsof basedaircraft amongrunways dimensionsamong Relievers aircraft Relievers40,934 4 103 6 3 6,941 x 150 4,004 x 150 3,642 x 100The floodwall was particularly helpful in April when 78 private jets flew in for the Final Four basketball tournament in Minneapolis.Capital projects in 2019 included storm sewer improvements and terminal building renovations.The airport is also known for its amenities and customer service. In 2019, Signature Flight Supports operation at STP was named the best fixed-base operator in the United States based on Professional Pilot magazines annual PRASE survey.STP is the only reliever airport with a restaurant. Located in the newly renovated historic terminal building, Holmans Table has become a popular hot spot for foodies and aviation enthusiasts alike. The restaurants success also garnered praise in 2019 for bothThe Minnesota Council of Airports bestowedNamed one ofits cuisine and positiveSTP with its non-aeronautical business economic impact on thisdevelopment award for improving the12 Best Places for vital aviation asset: economic viability of the airport throughBrunch in St. Paulrevenue generation, unique financing and/or- Pioneer Press, 2019community engagement.R E L I E V E R A I R P O R T S 28'