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Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)

The Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is a primarily business and general aviation airport located approximately 10 miles southwest of the larger Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. FCM is one of several alternative reliever airports serving the metropolis of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Numerous FBOs, hangars, flight schools, and business are located on the north side of TWY Alpha. The taxiway structure provides access to the facilities and hangars located primarily on the north and east sides of the airport. View a printable Pilot Handbook of the FCM information found on this web page.


Know Before You Go

The RWY configuration consists of parallel RWYs 10L/28R and 10R/28L along with intersecting RWY 18/36.

fcm airport diagram sectional chart

The airspace at FCM is Class D and underlies Minneapolis/St Paul Class B airspace. (Refer to Sectional Chart)

Below find various FCM-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.

FCM ATCT operates 0600L-2100L
Administrative Office Open 0730L - 1600L M-F
Business Phone 952-941-1188

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Last updated: Monday, April 28, 2025