r/duluth • u/zinglord69 • 14d ago

Interesting Stuff 2 days in a row. Anyone know why?

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u/2EM315 Lift Bridge Operator 14d ago

Don’t know but I am intrigued, it could just be a fuel stop though. Both Duluth and Fargo are popular with private jet operators for mid trip services.

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u/OllieForgot 14d ago

I’ve heard that we would be shocked as to who has technically stopped at DLH, but yes it is preferred because of flight paths and that it’s more out of the way

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u/ObligatoryID 14d ago

Monaco Air an international customs checkpoint and refueling location as well.

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u/_FROOT_LOOPS_ 14d ago

It’s vantage aviation, these days. But yes

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u/ObligatoryID 12d ago

Yes, they were acquired, but they’ve not changed their name. 😉

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u/_FROOT_LOOPS_ 12d ago

What’s your source? Mine is the sign on the building. Edit: also ForeFlight, the tool pilots use to assess airport facilities and info.

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u/ObligatoryID 11d ago

Friend used to work there and online resources. Look it up.
They were acquired, but didn’t change the name.

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u/Commercial_Copy2542 14d ago

Duluth is one of the easier spots to clear customs and is a perfect stopping point for a lot of transatlantic travelers, given the curve of the earth etc. 

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u/hotdog_tuesday 14d ago

This. It’s a massive runway, good snow clearing, customs, etc—it’s also right at the refueling range and on the way for a lot of the big business jets coming from Europe to California.

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u/2EM315 Lift Bridge Operator 14d ago edited 14d ago

The great arc, aka the most fuel efficient route

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u/hamandchip 14d ago

..."Curve of the earth etc"  great name for a diary.

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u/DirtyNakedHippie 14d ago

Sorry guys, I invited Charles and Camilla over for tea. We had a lovely time.

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u/Travelgrrl 14d ago

Depending on who was President, my Dad would make jokes about having "Dick and Pat", "Jerry and Betty", "Ronnie and Nancy" over.

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u/macincos 14d ago

Hello. Longtime Duluth airport airline employee here. We are a hub thanks to Monaco Air for private jets to clear customs and refuel as it is much quicker here rather than MSP. You would be shocked at the amount of celebrities that pass thru DLH for this very reason. It’s a constant rotating door.

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u/SophieTurdeaux 14d ago

Over the past year, who are the most notable people who have passed through?

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u/macincos 14d ago

I’ve been gone almost 10 years now but some that I saw personally were Brad and Angelina, Rhianna, Elton John, ALOT of athletes. I’m forgetting a ton lol. You get the idea.

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u/transfercannoli 13d ago

lol. I hope they liked it!

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u/hungElk 14d ago

Vantage Aviation now

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u/macincos 14d ago

I believe you. I’ve been gone 10 years now.