Airport Overview
Anoka County-Blaine Airport (KANE/ANE), also known as Janes Field, is a public-use general aviation reliever in Blaine, MN, roughly 11 miles north of downtown Minneapolis. It is one of seven airports owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the same authority that runs Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP). KANE relieves MSP of light GA, corporate, and training traffic while putting passengers close to the northern Twin Cities suburbs.
Runway Capability
The airport has two asphalt runways: 9/27 at 5,000 ft and 18/36 at 4,855 ft, both 100 ft wide. This is genuine jet capability — light and midsize business jets such as the Phenom 300, Citation XLS, and Learjet series operate here regularly. Larger super-midsize and heavy jets can use KANE, but operators should verify runway performance for the 5,000 ft length under heavy or warm conditions.
FBO & Ground Services
Atlantic Aviation is the principal FBO, providing Jet-A and 100LL, ramp and hangar space, a passenger lounge, and ground handling. Cirrus Flight Operations also operates on the field with fuel, charter, flight training, catering, and maintenance. Both can coordinate ground transportation and concierge services for arriving passengers.
Charter Considerations
KANE's location north of Minneapolis makes it the natural choice for travelers headed to Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, and the northern metro — often saving meaningful drive time versus MSP. The Jet Finder sources FAA Part 135 operators with aircraft positioned near the Twin Cities to minimize repositioning costs. Pricing depends on aircraft type, routing, and schedule.
Safety & Planning
A part-time non-federal control tower operates KANE, typically 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in winter and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in summer; outside those hours the field reverts to CTAF. Crews should confirm current tower hours and check NOTAMs before each operation. Published ILS and RNAV (GPS) approaches support instrument arrivals in low-visibility conditions.
Seasonal & Operational Factors
Minnesota winters drive cold-weather operations at KANE: de-icing, engine preheating, and runway contamination are routine planning factors from November through March. Summer brings the best VFR conditions but introduces afternoon convective activity. There are no Customs (CBP) services on site, so international arrivals must clear at an airport of entry such as MSP before continuing to KANE.
Regional Context
Within the Twin Cities, KANE sits among several MAC relievers — St. Paul Downtown (STP), Crystal (MIC), and Flying Cloud (FCM) — but stands out for serving the rapidly growing northern suburbs. Its 5,000 ft runway and ILS make it one of the more capable GA fields north of Minneapolis for corporate and charter traffic.