Airport

Faribault Municipal Airport Liz Wall Strohfus Field

The Faribault Municipal Airport has been in operation since 1947 and is located at 3401 Highway 21 West. 

The City Council approved changing the name of the airport to Faribault Municipal Airport Liz Wall Strohfus Field in 2017, honoring the World War II veteran and women's aviation pioneer.  This article as described in the Faribault Daily News shares information about the dedication held at the airport.  The full article, with photos can be found here.    This is another great article published in the Faribault Daily News about Strohfus' legacy.

Quality Aviation is the Fixed Base Operator providing airport management and maintenance services under contract. The following is some general information about the Faribault Municipal Airport:
  • Identifier: FBL
  • Fuel available: 100LL JET-A, self-service fuel with credit card
  • CTAF / UNICOM: 122.8
  • WX AWOS-3: 111.2 (507-332-2505)
  • Courtesy car: Contact Quality Aviation for usage information

Runway 12

  • Dimensions: 4257 by 75 feet / 1298 by 23 meters
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 16
  • Double wheel: 22
  • Latitude: 44-19.887650 N
  • Longitude: 093-19.086048 W
  • Elevation: 1,060 feet

Runway 30

  • Dimensions: 4257 by 75 feet / 1298 by 23 meters
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 16
  • Double wheel: 22
  • Latitude: 44-19.465073 N
  • Longitude: 093-18.307658 W
  • Elevation: 1,048 feet

Runway 1

  • Dimensions: 2,300 by 175 feet / 701 by 53 meters
  • Surface: Turf
  • Latitude: 44-19.665988 N
  • Longitude: 093-18.990865 W
  • Elevation: 1,051.3 feet

Runway 19

  • Dimensions: 2,300 by 175 feet / 701 by 53 meters
  • Surface: Turf
  • Latitude: 44-20.039117 N
  • Longitude: 093-18.902148 W
  • Elevation: 1,054.6 feet

Additional Information

Additional navigational information can be found at the Air Nav website.


Spaces for Lease

Pilots interested in leasing space may contact Gerald Serres, with Quality Aviation at 507-332-0140, to check for availability. For private hangar land development information please contact Travis Block, Public Works Director at 507-333-0365.

Faribault Municipal Airport Master Plan