Mankato, Minnesota

Private charter · AMW → MKT

Ames to Mankato

155 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Ames to Mankato, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, 155 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
155 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AMWAmesMKTMankato
AMW → MKT155 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ames

Airports in Ames

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • BNW

    Regional airport

    Boone Municipal Airport

    Boone · KBNW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,808 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving Mankato

Airports in Mankato

  • MKT

    Regional airport

    Mankato Regional Airport

    Mankato · KMKT

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KACQ

    Regional airport

    Waseca Municipal Airport

    Waseca

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,399 ft

  • ULM

    Regional airport

    New Ulm Municipal Airport

    New Ulm · KULM

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,401 ft

  • KJYG

    Regional airport

    St James Municipal Airport

    St James

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    3,999 ft

  • K12Y

    Regional airport

    Le Sueur Municipal Airport

    Le Sueur

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Mankato

Mankato and North Mankato form the largest urban area in southern Minnesota, set along the Minnesota River valley about 75 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. Minnesota State University, Mankato brings students and faculty, and Taylor Corporation, one of the largest privately held printing and graphic communications companies in the country, is headquartered in North Mankato. Agribusiness, food processing, healthcare and manufacturing round out the economy of a region surrounded by some of the most productive farmland in the country.

  1. 01

    Minneopa State Park

    Just west of Mankato, this park has a double waterfall, the historic Seppmann Mill and a herd of bison roaming the prairie, viewable along a drive.

  2. 02

    Mount Kato

    South of town, this ski area offers runs on the Minnesota River bluffs in winter and mountain biking trails in summer.

  3. 03

    CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour

    Downtown Mankato and North Mankato display dozens of outdoor sculptures each year, and visitors can vote for their favorite.

  4. 04

    Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

    This paved rail-trail runs east from Mankato through farmland, woods and lakes, popular for biking and inline skating.

  5. 05

    Reconciliation Park

    Downtown, this park honors the 38 Dakota men hanged in Mankato in 1862 and the ongoing work of reconciliation between Dakota and non-Dakota people.

  6. 06

    August Schell Brewing Company

    In nearby New Ulm, one of the oldest family-owned breweries in the country offers tours, tastings and beautiful gardens with a deer park.

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Questions

Ames to Mankato flights

How long is a private flight from Ames to Mankato?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 155 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ames to Mankato use?

You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Mankato Regional Airport (MKT), Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ), or New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ames to Mankato cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ames and Mankato?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Mankato back to Ames are priced the same way.

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