Private charter · Mankato, MN
Private charter to & from Mankato
Fly private to Mankato for southern Minnesota business, Minnesota State University and the waterfalls and bison of the Minnesota River valley
- MKT
- KACQ
- ULM
- KJYG
- K12Y
Price a private flight from Mankato
Fly private in Mankato
Mankato, without the hub.
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- Airports
- 5
- Passengers
- 31
- Direct routes
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.
The drive from the Twin Cities takes about an hour and a half, and Mankato is far from any airline service. Mankato Regional Airport is just northeast of town, so flying private lets business travelers reach plants, farms and offices across southern Minnesota and return home the same day. Visitors come for Minneopa State Park, with its waterfalls and bison herd, skiing at Mount Kato, the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour downtown and the August Schell Brewing Company in nearby New Ulm.
Airports
Charter to and from Mankato airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Mankato, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
MKT
Regional airportMankato Regional Airport
Mankato · KMKT
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
KACQ
Regional airportWaseca Municipal Airport
Waseca
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,399 ft
ULM
Regional airportNew Ulm Municipal Airport
New Ulm · KULM
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,401 ft
KJYG
Regional airportSt James Municipal Airport
St James
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,999 ft
K12Y
Regional airportLe Sueur Municipal Airport
Le Sueur
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Mankato
When to go. Summer is the most pleasant time to visit Mankato, with warm days for biking, hiking and exploring the river valley. September brings the Mahkato Wacipi, a traditional powwow held each year in Land of Memories Park. Fall color along the bluffs peaks in October, and from late November through December the Kiwanis Holiday Lights fill Sibley Park. Winters are cold, with skiing at Mount Kato.
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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.
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Mount Kato
South of town, this ski area offers runs on the Minnesota River bluffs in winter and mountain biking trails in summer.
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CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour
Downtown Mankato and North Mankato display dozens of outdoor sculptures each year, and visitors can vote for their favorite.
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Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
This paved rail-trail runs east from Mankato through farmland, woods and lakes, popular for biking and inline skating.
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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.
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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.
Popular routes
Private flights from Mankato

Mankato Sioux Falls
142 mi · about 50 min

Mankato Des Moines
179 mi · about 1 hr

Mankato Fargo
231 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

Mankato Milwaukee
313 mi · about 1 hr 50 min

Mankato Rochester
77 mi · about 25 min

Mankato Cedar Rapids
192 mi · about 1 hr 5 min

Mankato Madison
243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

Mankato Bismarck
375 mi · about 2 hr 10 min

Mankato Rapid City
456 mi · about 2 hr 40 min

Mankato Duluth
203 mi · about 1 hr 10 min

Mankato Iowa City
217 mi · about 1 hr 15 min

Mankato Grand Forks
298 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
Flights to Mankato
- Des Moines179 mi · about 1 hr
- Cedar Rapids192 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Iowa City217 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Okoboji77 mi · about 25 min
- Sioux City166 mi · about 1 hr
- Ames150 mi · about 50 min
- Rochester77 mi · about 25 min
- Duluth203 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Brainerd152 mi · about 55 min
- St. Cloud95 mi · about 35 min
- Grand Marais304 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Bemidji233 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
Every route from Mankato
- Sioux Falls142 mi · about 50 min
- Des Moines179 mi · about 1 hr
- Fargo231 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Milwaukee313 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Rochester77 mi · about 25 min
- Cedar Rapids192 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Madison243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Bismarck375 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Rapid City456 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- Duluth203 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Iowa City217 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Grand Forks298 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Door County350 mi · about 2 hr
- Spearfish485 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Okoboji77 mi · about 25 min
- Brainerd152 mi · about 55 min
- Lake Geneva300 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Pierre312 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Dickinson464 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- St. Cloud95 mi · about 35 min
- Sioux City166 mi · about 1 hr
- Aberdeen236 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Green Bay297 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Ames150 mi · about 50 min
- Grand Marais304 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Kohler311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Minocqua241 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Wisconsin Dells214 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Bemidji233 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Appleton278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- La Crosse140 mi · about 50 min
Questions
Flying private in Mankato
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Mankato?
Littlebird flies in and out of Mankato Regional Airport (MKT), Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ), New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM), St James Municipal Airport (KJYG), and Le Sueur Municipal Airport (K12Y). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Mankato?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Mankato?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Mankato?
Popular trips include Sioux Falls (about 50 min), Des Moines (about 1 hr), Fargo (about 1 hr 20 min), and Milwaukee (about 1 hr 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Mankato, MN safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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