Designed & Branded for Excellence

Completed in 1970, the Mankato Regional Airport terminal offered limited pilot training accommodations. Recently completed renovations

transformed the tired, outdated, poorly functioning building into a state-of-the art, professional

aviation training facility. The redesign was completed just in time to accommodate the more than 630 students expected in Fall 2021.

Rooms and furnishings are designed with Minnesota State Mankato aviation students, instructors, and faculty in mind. There are conference rooms for instruction, briefs, and debriefs. Instructors have a private break room and students have an area full of tables, chairs, computer monitors, and sofas for studying and lounging. The renovations show a real commitment by the City of Mankato, North Star Aviation, and Minnesota State Mankato to the Aviation Program and its students. With purple

and gold and Minnesota State Mankato branding dominating the space, there is no question, it is Maverick stomping ground.

Flight instructor and student prepare for flight.

The student lounge allows students to connect, study, and prep.

North Star Safety Officer meeting with a student. Newly remodeled area contains a common area for students, instructors to meet and prep for flight.

One thing has remained the same: hands-on opportunities for our students to take flight.

The dispatch space assists students in receiving their flight information and aircraft assignment. The airport contains a flight training entrance, welcoming our students, instructors, and faculty.