Flying a Cessna 310 into Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
KMSP / MSP · Minneapolis, United States
By Renzo, CPL
Field Elevation
841 ft
Aircraft Range
910 NM
Cruise Speed
195 kt
Runway Requirements
The Cessna 310 is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 2,495 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.
- → Number of runways at KMSP: 4
- → Coordinates: 44.8848, -93.2223
- → No type rating required (single pilot)
Approach Considerations
- →Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
- →Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KMSP.
Common Considerations
Delta hub in the upper Midwest known for cold weather operations and de-icing procedures during winter. For the Cessna 310, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 841 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.
Fuel Availability
100LL avgas is typically available at KMSP via on-field FBOs. The Cessna 310 burns approximately 12 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.
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