Ideally Located
Located at the Fort Frances Airport, we are just four miles from the Canada/U.S. border. From almost any point in the midwestern United states, a drive of between eight and fifteen hours will get you to our base. By air, frequent departures and great connections through Minneapolis and Northwest Airlines can put you in International Falls conveniently and economically. Transportation from the International Falls Airport to our airbase is available through North Aire Services for a charge of approximately $30 per van. Our outpost camps are all located northeast of Fort Frances, Ontario.
How to Find Us
The Rainy River defines the Canada/U.S. border between the towns of International Falls, Minnesota and Fort Frances, Ontario. Follow Route 53 to International Falls. After crossing the bridge and clearing Canadian Customs, drive through Fort Frances on Highway 11 west to the Canadian Tire store. Watch for an airport sign. Turn right and proceed to the Fort Frances Airport. Look for a sign marking the CWO/Melaire hangar entrance.
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Approximate Travel Distances (miles) | |||
| Duluth, MN | 160 | Minneapolis, MN |
274 | |
| Des Moines, IA | 565 |
Milwaukee, WI | 612 | |
| Chicago, IL | 625 | Kansas City, MO | 720 | |
| St. Louis, MO | 862 | Indianapolis, IN | 805 | |

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