Austin Municipal (KAUM), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Austin Municipal Airport (KAUM) serves Austin, Minnesota, with a single concrete runway and a non-towered traffic pattern. Business aviation activity here is recorded by FAA TFMSC, and the airport carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel under a published attendance schedule. Customs clearance is not offered on-site; the nearest facility is Rochester International, roughly 24 nautical miles to the northeast.
Runways
Austin Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,800 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Austin Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Austin Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rochester International (KRST), 24 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Austin Municipal recorded 781 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KAUM concentrates notably in July, with October and September also showing elevated activity compared to the quieter months of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 90 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Austin Municipal averages 2.3 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 3.7 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.8°F, and January the coldest, at 21.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Austin Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: access and environmental.
MALSR approach lighting is activated for runway 35; REIL is available for runway 17; PAPI is available for both runway 17 and runway 35; HIRL for runway 17/35 operates on CTAF during daylight hours. HIRL for runway 17/35 presets to low intensity at night; increase intensity via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Rochester Approach.
Migratory waterfowl and deer are present in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Austin Municipal has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Albert Lea Municipal (KAEL), 18.93 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAUM
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KAUM?
Austin Municipal Airport does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs facility is at Rochester International, approximately 24 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from outside the United States should plan clearance through that airport instead of KAUM. Dispatchers should confirm hours of operation at Rochester International directly, since customs availability there operates on its own schedule separate from KAUM.
What runway does Austin Municipal offer?
Austin Municipal operates a single paved runway, designated 17/35, built of concrete. It measures 5,800 feet long and 100 feet wide, matching the airport's maximum paved runway length. This single-runway layout means wind conditions favoring a crosswind can affect operational flexibility more than at fields with multiple runway orientations. Runway 35 has an approach lighting system (MALSR), while runway 17 is equipped with REIL, and both ends carry PAPI visual guidance.
Is Jet A fuel available at KAUM?
Yes, Austin Municipal stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel availability aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, which runs 0800-1700 Monday through Friday, 0800-1600 Saturday, and 0900-1500 Sunday. Outside these hours, fuel service should not be assumed to be staffed. Crews planning arrivals outside the attendance window should coordinate fuel needs in advance.
What is the lighting setup at KAUM at night?
Austin Municipal's runway lighting is pilot-controlled via CTAF, since the field is non-towered. High-intensity runway lights (HIRL) on runway 17/35 default to low intensity after dark and can be increased in intensity through CTAF activation. Runway 35 features a MALSR approach lighting system, and runway 17 has REIL. Both runway ends are also equipped with PAPI for visual glidepath guidance during approach.
How does business aviation traffic at Austin Municipal vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Austin Municipal, tracked by FAA TFMSC for 2025, is not evenly distributed across the year. July recorded the highest monthly count at 90 operations, while November was the lowest at 51. October and September also showed elevated activity, at 81 and 75 operations respectively. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KAUM during peak months should account for this seasonal concentration when planning ground handling and slot expectations.