The Ely Municipal Airport (ELO) is a publicly owned airport located 4 miles south of downtown Ely, Minnesota. The airport has approximately 21 flight operations a day.
Administrative control of the airport is the responsibility of a seven member Airport Commission. The airport is staffed by Airport Manager, Jim Preblich.
Runways and Taxiways:
One 5,600 foot paved runway with paved taxiway.
A Terminal Building with a lounge, waiting area, and office space with internet access.
Hangers with space available to rent.
US Forest Service Air Support
Fixed Base Operator (FBO), offering:
Aircraft tie downs
Aircraft Hangers
Aircraft fuel sales
100LL
Jet A
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: 21
Single engine airplanes: 19
Multi engine airplanes: 2
Aircraft operations: avg 22/day
local general aviation: 61%
transient general aviation: 37%
air taxi: 2%
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