Baudette International (KBDE), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Baudette International (KBDE) sits in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border and provides on-site CBP inspection services, a feature that distinguishes it from many airports of similar traffic volume in the region. The field is uncontrolled and pairs a single paved runway with an adjacent seaplane landing area, serving a mix of cross-border and regional business aviation traffic recorded through FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Baudette International has two runways. The longest, 13W/31W, is 6,000 ft long and 120 ft wide, with a water surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Baudette International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Baudette International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Baudette International recorded 513 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Baudette Intl concentrates in the warmer months, peaking in June, with markedly lower activity from November through March.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 93 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Baudette International averages 1.0 days above 90°F in July and 30.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77.9°F, and January the coldest, at 15.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Baudette International has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Pilots can activate or increase intensity of the REIL on runways 12 and 30, the PAPI on runways 12 and 30, and the HIRL on runway 12/30 via CTAF. The HIRL on runway 12/30 is preset to low intensity.
Gulls and other birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For fuel after hours, call the airport manager.
The seaplane landing area is adjacent north of the land facility.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Baudette International has four airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Warroad International Memorial (KRRT), 31.78 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KBDE have on-site customs clearance?
Yes. Baudette International (KBDE) offers CBP inspection services on site, which is notable for an airport of this traffic level near the Canadian border. Crews arriving from Canada can clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. The airport is uncontrolled, so pilots coordinate arrival timing with the customs officer independent of tower services. This on-site access is one of the more useful operational features of Baudette International for cross-border general aviation and business traffic.
What is the primary paved runway at Baudette International?
Runway 12/30 is the paved surface at Baudette International, measuring 5,498 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. It is the airport's only paved runway and sets the max_paved_ft figure for the field. Baudette International also has a 6,000-foot water runway, designated 13W/31W, for seaplane operations adjacent north of the land facility. KBDE is uncontrolled, so runway lighting on 12/30 is pilot-controlled through CTAF.
Is fuel available after hours at KBDE?
Baudette International stocks both 100LL and Jet A, with standard attendance running 0800-2000 from April through October and 0800-1700 from November through March. Outside these hours, fuel service requires calling the airport manager directly rather than relying on a self-serve pump. Dispatchers planning early departures or late arrivals at KBDE should factor in this after-hours call requirement when sequencing fuel uplift. The seasonal shift in posted hours also means winter operations have a shorter attended window than summer months.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at Baudette International?
Business aviation traffic at KBDE is concentrated in the warmer months, with June posting 93 operations and September 71, compared to single-digit-to-teens counts in January through March. According to FAA TFMSC data, annual business aviation operations for 2025 totaled 513 out of 1,074 total operations at the airport. This pattern tracks with Minnesota's climate, where January and December average highs sit near 15-20°F and days below freezing exceed 30 per month. Dispatchers scheduling winter trips into Baudette International should expect lower ramp activity and correspondingly tighter after-hours fuel coordination.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at KBDE?
Yes. Remarks for Baudette International note gulls and other birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing hazard note relevant to arrival and departure planning. This is worth factoring into approach and pattern work given the airport's proximity to the seaplane landing area adjacent north of the land facility. Baudette International is uncontrolled, so pilots do not have a tower to issue real-time bird advisories and should maintain their own vigilance. Crews should treat this as a persistent local condition rather than a one-time occurrence.