๐บ๐ธ Saint Paul, United States of America
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field is a reliever and business-aviation airport serving downtown Saint Paul. It is important for local access and private travel rather than for scheduled commercial flying.
Its main value is how close it is to the state capital, downtown offices, and city government activity. Travelers using STP should think in terms of FBO handling and local ground transfer rather than commercial-airline routines.
This is a location-driven GA airport. The airport works best when downtown access matters more than airline choice, because the real advantage is the short trip into Saint Paul.
Its advantage is direct Saint Paul access. That convenience is why STP works well for downtown business flying, charter arrivals, and quick turnaround trips that are centered on the capital rather than the wider Twin Cities network.
STP works best for private and business travel into downtown Saint Paul, especially if your destination is near the Capitol or central business district. For a clean handoff, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Saint Paul rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Flying Cloud Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.
Arrange your car or pickup before arrival if you want to move quickly off the field. For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Saint Paul rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Flying Cloud Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.
Use it when city access matters more than airline options. In practical terms, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Saint Paul rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Flying Cloud Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch.
โข STP is especially useful for downtown Saint Paul, the state Capitol, and nearby business travel.
โข Arrange your transfer before arrival if you want the fastest trip off the field.
โข Use STP when location matters more than commercial-airline service or terminal size.
โข Check local field information before arrival if you are using Holman as a GA stop.
โข STP is especially handy if downtown Saint Paul is the meeting point and MSP is needless extra road.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources