St. Paul Downtown Airport - 2024 Annual Report

Located along the Mississippi River just south of downtown St. Paul, the St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) generates a vibrancy all its own. A popular base for corporate aircraft due to its location and for having the longest runway — 6,941 feet — in the MAC’s general aviation airport system, the airport also offers charter services, has two fixed-base operators and a U.S. Customs facility, and is home to the popular Holman’s Table restaurant.

STP saw an increase of 11% in operations in 2024, with over 42,000 takeoffs and landings. This represented the biggest increase among the MAC’s general aviation airports in 2024.

At STP, the MAC installed LED lighting to better delineate the edges and thresholds of the primary runway and adjacent taxiways. This initiative aimed to enhance visibility on the runway surface, reduce energy consumption, increase operational reliability, and decrease operating costs. Significant planning and design efforts started in 2024 for an upcoming pavement rehabilitation project for the primary runway, which is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025. Site preparations have also begun for a new Customs and Border Protection facility, which is expected to open in 2026.