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Gateway to Minnesota's lake country on the Canadian border.
Location
Baudette, United States
Baudette International Airport (BDE/KBDE) is a small public-use airport serving Baudette, Minnesota, located in Lake of the Woods County near the Canadian border with Ontario. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily serves general aviation and occasional charter traffic rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
The airport is owned by the City of Baudette and sits at an elevation of approximately 1,086 feet above sea level. It features two runways and serves as a port of entry for aircraft crossing between the United States and Canada in this remote northern Minnesota region.
Baudette is a small community known for its fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation, particularly related to Lake of the Woods. The airport supports local economic activity tied to tourism and serves as a practical crossing point for general aviation pilots traveling between the two countries.
Terminals
The airport has a small general aviation terminal facility with no commercial airline terminal infrastructure.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited, with personal vehicles and rental cars being the primary means of reaching Baudette and surrounding areas from the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Designated as a U.S. Customs port of entry for general aviation aircraft crossing from Canada.
- ›Located in Lake of the Woods County, one of Minnesota's northernmost and most remote counties.
- ›Serves a region famous for walleye fishing on Lake of the Woods.
- ›Features two runways supporting general aviation operations.
- ›Elevation of approximately 1,086 feet above mean sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
