Cambridge Municipal (KCBG), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cambridge Municipal Airport (KCBG) is a single-runway public-use field in east-central Minnesota, about 36 nautical miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The airport is unattended, with a 4,001-foot asphalt runway and self-service fuel available around the clock via credit card. Business aviation traffic through KCBG remains light, consistent with its role as a general aviation field rather than a hub for scheduled or corporate operations. There is no customs facility onsite; the nearest is KSTP, roughly 38 nautical miles away.
Runways
Cambridge Municipal has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cambridge Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cambridge Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP), 38 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cambridge Municipal recorded 155 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KCBG is concentrated in July and October, with each month recording noticeably more operations than the winter and early spring months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 26 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cambridge Municipal averages 2.3 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 3.5 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.8°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
Cambridge Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Pilot-controlled lighting via CTAF: activate or increase intensity for REIL Runway 34, PAPI Runway 16 and 34, and MIRL Runway 16/34. MIRL on Runway 16/34 is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise.
For noise abatement, Runway 16 departures should fly runway heading to 1,945 feet MSL (1,000 feet AGL) and continue for 2 nautical miles before turning left.
Migratory waterfowl and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day, self-service, via credit card.
The access code for the airport building is the last three digits of the emergency frequency.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cambridge Municipal has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Rush City Regional (KROS), 15.55 NM northeast.
Part of the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCBG
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at KCBG.
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One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KCBG outside normal hours?
Yes, fuel is available around the clock at Cambridge Municipal Airport on a self-service basis. Payment is made by credit card at the pump, since the field is unattended and has no staffed FBO presence. Both 100LL and Jet A are available. Pilots should plan for self-service procedures rather than line service.
Does KCBG have any noise abatement procedures?
Yes, Cambridge Municipal Airport has a noise abatement procedure for departures from Runway 16. Aircraft are asked to fly the runway heading until reaching 1,945 feet MSL, which is 1,000 feet above ground level, and to continue for 2 nautical miles before making a left turn. This procedure applies specifically to Runway 16 departures rather than Runway 34.
Are there wildlife hazards to be aware of at KCBG?
Yes, Cambridge Municipal Airport reports migratory waterfowl and deer on and in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots operating at KCBG, particularly during approach and departure phases, should remain alert for wildlife activity on or near the runway environment. This hazard is a standing condition rather than a seasonal one-time notice.
What is the runway configuration at Cambridge Municipal Airport?
Cambridge Municipal Airport has a single runway, 16/34, measuring 4,001 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway lighting includes MIRL on 16/34 and PAPI on both 16 and 34, along with REIL on Runway 34, all pilot-controlled via CTAF. MIRL is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise.