Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Airport Airport
Single-terminal regional airport serving Brainerd and the Brainerd Lakes area in central Minnesota. The airport handles both seasonal scheduled flights and general aviation traffic, and it is not a major hub.
Getting to and From Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) #
The drive to Brainerd town center or nearby resorts is typically 10-20 minutes depending on destination.
- Rental car: On-site rental agencies are the most flexible option for reaching lakeside resorts.
- Shuttle / Taxi: Shuttle services to major resorts are common in high season; taxis and rideshares are available but may be limited at off-peak times.
- Public transit: No rail links; local buses may serve limited routes.
Facilities at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) #
The terminal provides basic passenger services including ticketing, baggage claim, rental-car counters and limited food concessions. Expect short walks between parking and the terminal; lounge options are minimal.
Tips for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport #
- Reserve a rental car before peak summer season - the Brainerd lakes area is busy in summer.
- If heading to lake resorts, check shuttle or resort transfer options in advance - taxis can be limited.
- Arrival and departure flows are straightforward; expect short walks between curb and terminal.
Weather & Climate near Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport #
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (687 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.