Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP), Minnesota
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Overview
St Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) is a towered, tier-1 business aviation airport located near Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota, recording 16,292 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for the large majority of that traffic. The airport sits along the Mississippi River in an urban setting, a geography that shapes several of its operational notes, from wildlife activity to nearby traffic pattern considerations. Three paved runways serve the field, led by a 6,491-foot primary runway equipped with EMAS arresting systems at both ends.
Runways
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has three paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 6,491 ft long and 150 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
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field recorded 13,060 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KSTP drops noticeably in June and July compared to the rest of the year, with the remaining ten months showing consistently higher operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,371 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field averages 5.1 days above 90°F in July and 30.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.6°F, and January the coldest, at 23.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Expect helicopter operations on taxiway A in the vicinity of the control tower, extending north to the approach end of runway 14.
When the ATCT is closed, contact Minneapolis Approach on 121.675 for clearance delivery.
Aircraft over 100,000 pounds require prior permission; contact the airport manager.
When the ATCT is closed, pilots can increase intensity and activate the MALSR on runway 14, REIL on runway 31, and PAPI on runways 13, 27, and 31 via CTAF. High-intensity runway lighting covers runway 14/32 and runway 13/31, and medium-intensity runway lighting covers runway 09/27. The PAPI units on runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.
On runway 14, a road obstacle rises 13 feet above the runway end elevation, located 179 feet from the runway end, 494 feet right of centerline.
An 8-foot tree is located 95 feet from the runway end, 380 feet right of centerline.
On the runway 14 approach, a 45:1 ratio is required to clear the displaced threshold due to a road obstacle 13 feet above runway end elevation, located 179 feet from the end, 494 feet right of centerline.
On the runway 32 approach, a 34:1 ratio applies to the displaced threshold.
When using runways 27 or 31, hazardous river traffic may exist.
Runway 14 is the calm-wind runway when the ATCT is closed.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 280 feet long by 162 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 14.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 225 feet long by 162 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 32.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect. See the airport website for more information.
Bird roosting and feeding areas are present along the river banks.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A Jet A landing fee applies; contact the FBO for details.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 4 degrees right of centerline and unusable inside 0.5 nautical miles.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
For southeast arrivals and departures, avoid traffic pattern operations at South St. Paul Airport, located 5 nautical miles at a bearing of 164 degrees, at or below 1,720 feet MSL.
The airport has complex geometry. Verify correct compass heading prior to departure.
Taxiway A is closed between A3 and A4, except for aircraft with a wingspan under 101 feet.
Taxiway B is closed between the main jet ramp and taxiway A at the southern corner, except for aircraft with a wingspan under 72 feet, due to a flood wall obstacle.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -30C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is South Saint Paul Municipal / Richard E Fleming Field (KSGS), 4.80 NM south.
Part of the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options does KSTP offer for business jet operations?
St Paul Downtown Holman Field operates three paved asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the longest at 6,491 feet with a width of 150 feet, suitable for the bulk of turbine traffic. Runway 13/31 spans 4,004 feet, also at 150 feet wide. Runway 09/27 is the shortest at 3,642 feet with a narrower 100-foot width. Both runway 14 and runway 32 have EMAS installations protecting the runway ends, and displaced thresholds apply on approach to each.
Is customs clearance available at KSTP?
St Paul Downtown Holman Field has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. Operators should still coordinate arrival details with CBP in advance per standard federal inspection procedures. The airport is towered and operates fuel service with both 100LL and Jet A available on an all-day, every-day attendance schedule.
Are there weight restrictions for aircraft operating at KSTP?
Aircraft over 100,000 pounds require prior permission at St Paul Downtown Holman Field, and operators must contact the airport manager before arrival. This applies regardless of which runway is planned for use. Given that runway 14/32 is the only runway exceeding 6,000 feet, heavier aircraft are generally expected to use it. Operators near or above this threshold should factor the prior-permission requirement into trip planning ahead of departure.
What lighting is available at KSTP when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at St Paul Downtown Holman Field is closed, pilots can increase lighting intensity and activate several systems via CTAF. This includes the MALSR on runway 14, REIL on runway 31, and PAPI units on runways 13, 27, and 31. High-intensity runway lighting covers runways 14/32 and 13/31, while medium-intensity lighting serves runway 09/27. Runway 14 and 32 PAPI units operate continuously rather than being pilot-controlled. Runway 14 also serves as the designated calm-wind runway when the tower is closed.
What wildlife and traffic hazards should pilots expect near KSTP?
St Paul Downtown Holman Field sits along river banks that serve as bird roosting and feeding areas, and deer along with other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots using runways 27 or 31 should also be aware that hazardous river traffic may exist in the area. Additionally, arrivals and departures to the southeast should avoid traffic pattern operations at a nearby airport located 5 nautical miles at bearing 164 degrees, at or below 1,720 feet MSL.