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(3) Other General Aviation:A;=roo Because airport service boundaries aze not necessarily constrained by political or planning boundaries, it was necessary to identify additional airports that could potentially serve demand generated in the study azea. These airports were included to examine their current roles and identify potential opportunities to expand the operational capacity and capability of the regional airport system. Other general aviation airports that were identified (shown on FsWbit I-11) include: Benson Airport Buffalo Municipal Airport Cambridge Municipal Airport Faribault Municipal Airport Forest Lake Airport Gateway North Industrial Airport Glencoe Municipal Airport Le Sueur Municipal Airport New Richmond Municipal Airport Osceola Airport Stanton (Cazleton Municipal Airport) Winsted Municipal Airport Northport Airport 1. Benson Airport Benson Airport is located in the northeastern corner of Ramsey County. It is a privately owned (restricted public use) airport that predominantly serves area glider enthusiasts. This airport is classified as a Basic Utility airport and has a 1,935-foot long by 145-foot wide turf runway (12/30). T'he airport is encroached upon by urban development. Benson Airport is accessible by Route 61. 2. Buffalo Municipal Airport Buffalo Muniapal Airport is located northwest of Minneapolis. T1re airport is publicly owned by the Qty of Buffalo, and is located approximately two miles away from the aty. Buffalo Airport has been identified as a Basic Utility facility, based on the number of twin arrcraft based at the airport and the volume and type of traffic Buffalo Airport is accessible by County Road 134. Currently, We facility covers 57 acres; however, according to local officiaLS, a program is in place to acquire an additiona1240 acres. Buffalo Airport has x2,600-foot long by 60-foot wide paved runway (17/35). I-20