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Grand Marais Cook County Airport (GRM/KCKC) is a public general-aviation airport on Minnesota's North Shore, about 5 miles northwest of downtown Grand Marais along the Gunflint Trail. It has a single 4,200-foot asphalt runway (9/27) and no scheduled airline service, serving private pilots, charter flights, and emergency access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Its location between Lake Superior and the boreal forest makes it a scenic but weather-sensitive gateway to Cook County.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors call ahead to confirm self-serve fuel and courtesy-car availability, then use the airport as a quick base for the Gunflint Trail and Boundary Waters; also watch for rapid Lake Superior fog and wind shifts, especially in spring and fall.
🚖 Getting There
The airport is reached by road from Minnesota Highway 61 onto the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12); downtown Grand Marais is about a 10-minute drive southeast. There is no public transit at the airport, so arrange a rental car, taxi, or hotel shuttle before arrival. In winter, check Minnesota 511 for road conditions and expect possible snow/ice on the Gunflint Trail.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Grand Marais Cook County Airport?
A: No scheduled commercial airlines serve GRM/KCKC. It is a general-aviation airport for private, charter, and medical flights.
Q: What is the runway and elevation?
A: The airport has one asphalt runway, 9/27, measuring 4,200 by 75 feet, at an elevation of about 1,809 feet MSL.
Q: What services are available?
A: Expect basic general-aviation services such as self-serve 100LL fuel, tiedowns, and a small terminal/pilot area. Rental cars and courtesy cars are limited, so call ahead.
Q: How far is it to downtown Grand Marais?
A: It is roughly a 10-minute drive (about 5 miles) northwest of downtown via the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) from Highway 61.
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