Metropolitan Sytems Information Statement 1989

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included to examine their current roles and to identify potential opportunities to expand the operational capacity and capability of the regional airport system. Other general aviation airports (shown on Exhibit I-12) include: . Benson Airport . Buffalo Municipal Airport . Cambridge Municipal Airport . Faribault Municipal Airport . Forest Lake Airport . Gateway Industrial North Airport . Glencoe Municipal Airport . LeSueur Municipal Airport . Maple Lake Municipal Airport . New Richmond Municipal Airport . Osceola Airport . Stanton (Carleton Airport) . Winsted Municipal Airport 1. Benson Airport Benson Airport is 'located in the northeastern corner of Ramsey County. Lit is a privately owned airport) that predominantly serves area glider enthusiasts. This airport is classified as a (Basic Utility airportand has a 1,935- by 145-foot turf runway (12/30). The airport is encroached upon by urban development. Benson Airport is accessible by Route 61. 2. Buffalo Municipal Airport Buffalo Airport is located northwest of Minneapolis in a transitional land use area. The airport is(publicly owned by the City of Buffalo,) and is located approximately wo miles away from the city. Buffalo Airport has been identified as a(Basic Utility facility,'based on the number of twin aircraft based at the airport and the volume and type of traffic. Buffalo Airport is accessible by County Road 134. Currently, the facility covers 57 acres; however, according to local officials, an acquisition program is in place to acquire an additional 240 acres. Buffalo Airport has a 2,600- by 60-foot paved runway (17/35). 3. Cambridge Municipal Airport Cambridge Municipal Airport, a public facility, is located approximately three miles southwest of the City of Cambridge. The airport is considered a(Basic Utility airport.) Cambridge has a 3,200- by 75-foot paved runway (16/34). Access to Cambridge Municipal is via County Road 10 to Access Road. I-9