Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – BRD Airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is a primary commercial service airport located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Both the city and county own the airport. It is served by one commercial airline and is mostly used for general aviation purposes. As of 2010, the airport has handled 16,404 passenger boardings.
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BRD Airport sits on land measuring 2,597 acres and elevated up to 1,232 feet above mean sea level. It has two runways, both active and paved with concrete. The history of BRD dates back to the 1920s. Henry Rosko housed the first airfield in the region back then. Over time his airfield could not expand and so land was acquired in Brainerd and Crow Wing County was solicited as a partner. The first commercial service into Brainerd happened in 1948 with North Central Airlines. Today, Airmotive Enterprises is the airport’s FBO, offering charter plane services throughout the country. Also found in the airport is the Civil Air Patrol, North Memorial Air Care, Brainerd Helicopter Service, and even a full-service restaurant. Cities such as Atkin, Crosslake, and Garrison use the services offered by BRD.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While there aren’t as many hotels surrounding the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, there are many choices a few minutes’ drive away. The nearest is Econo Lodge in Brainerd. It’s only 17 minutes away and offers clean and spacious rooms. AmericInn by Wyndham, Baxter Brainerd is located in Baxter but is only 18 minutes away from the airport and is a beautiful option for families. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area is 21 minutes away but offers extended stay suites for those opting to stay long term.
St. Cloud Regional Airport is the nearest airport to BRD and is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
On this page it is easy to search for Brainerd, MN airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Brainerd, MN, United States (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BRD airport.
Most of these BRD
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Brainerd, MN
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BRD airport are Minnesota Fishing Museum, Black Bear Golf Complex, and Memorial Park.
Map of Brainerd, MN Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Brainerd, MN, United States (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
If you planning to travel to Brainerd, MN, United States (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:22 AM.
The temperature feels like 58.25 with a humidity level of 59 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 23 percent with visibility at 12.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:08 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/10
Scattered clouds
60°F
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/11
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 77°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 65%
Wednesday
6/12
Scattered clouds
70°F
High: 84°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 35%
Thursday
6/13
Scattered clouds
70°F
High: 79°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 45%
Friday
6/14
Few clouds
67°F
High: 76°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 10%
Saturday
6/15
Heavy rain
61°F
High: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Brainerd, MN BRD airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BRD airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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