Ely Municipal Airport (LYU): Codes, Runways & Location
Ely Municipal Airport (IATA: LYU · ICAO: KELO) is a medium-sized airport serving Ely, United States. It lies at 47.8245° N, 91.8307° W, 1456 ft (444 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ely Municipal Airport
Ely Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ely in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LYU and the ICAO code KELO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ely Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1706 m (5596 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1456 ft (444 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Eveleth–Virginia Municipal Airport (EVM) about 67 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,706 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ely Municipal Airport
Where is Ely Municipal Airport located?
Ely Municipal Airport is located in Ely, United States. Its coordinates are 47.8245° N, 91.8307° W.
What is the airport code for Ely Municipal Airport?
Ely Municipal Airport has an IATA code of LYU and an ICAO code of KELO.
How long is the runway at Ely Municipal Airport?
Ely Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1706 m (5596 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ely Municipal Airport have?
Ely Municipal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ely Municipal Airport a major airport?
Ely Municipal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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