Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field (KAIT), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field, KAIT, serves general aviation traffic in north-central Minnesota with a paved runway and a turf crosswind runway. The field is uncontrolled and operates on a seasonal attendance schedule, with extended hours in the warmer months and reduced weekday coverage from November through March. Business aviation activity at KAIT is modest, reflecting its role as a regional airport rather than a hub for jet traffic, and the nearest customs facility is at KDLH, roughly 64 nautical miles away.
Runways
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Duluth International (KDLH), 64 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field recorded 57 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KAIT concentrates in July and August, with those two months accounting for the largest share of annual operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 15 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field averages 1.5 days above 90°F in July and 31.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.1°F, and January the coldest, at 18.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
MIRL for runway 16/34 is preset to low intensity; pilots can activate or increase intensity via CTAF. REIL is available for runways 16 and 34, and PAPI is available for runways 16 and 34.
Ski-equipped aircraft only are permitted from November through April; check runway conditions before operating.
This is the calm wind runway.
Runway markings consist of yellow cones.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours a day via credit card self-service. Contact the airport for service.
A Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) is available on frequency 121.725, connecting to Minneapolis ARTCC and Princeton FSS.
For clearance delivery if unable via GCO, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Brainerd Lakes Regional (KBRD), 20.79 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAIT
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAIT?
KAIT has two runways: 16/34, a 4,000-foot paved asphalt strip, and 08/26, a 3,123-foot turf runway. The paved runway is 75 feet wide, while the turf runway is notably wide at 140 feet. Neither runway supports operations beyond what these dimensions allow, so operators should plan aircraft performance accordingly for Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field.
Is fuel available at Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field?
Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, according to airport remarks, available on a self-service credit card basis around the clock. This makes KAIT usable for both piston and turbine traffic outside staffed attendance hours. Pilots should still verify current fuel system status before planning a fuel stop, as with any self-service facility.
Are there winter operating restrictions at KAIT?
Yes, remarks for Aitkin Municipal / Steve Kurtz Field indicate that from November through April, the airport is restricted to ski-equipped aircraft only, reflecting seasonal runway conditions typical of Minnesota winters. Operators should check runway condition reports before planning a visit during this period. This restriction aligns with the airport's reduced November-through-March attendance schedule.
How does traffic at KAIT vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at KAIT, per FAA TFMSC data, peaks in July with 15 operations and August with 10, well above the low winter months of February and March, which recorded zero operations in 2025. Annual business aviation operations totaled 57 out of 96 total operations for the year. This pattern reflects the airport's role as a seasonal general aviation destination in north-central Minnesota.