Einarson Flying Service

Einarson Flying Service has operated at Falls International Airport in International Falls, Minnesota, since 1948, making it one of the longest-running FBO operations in the upper Midwest. The airport sits directly on the Canadian border, separated from Fort Frances, Ontario, by the Rainy River. This position on the great circle routes between Europe, Asia, and the central United States makes KINL a strategic tech stop for international flights entering U.S. airspace. Einarson has built its reputation on what they call the quickest turn in the nation with Customs and Border Protection, providing 24/7 U.S. Customs service with one hour advance notice. For international flights that need to clear customs before continuing to their final domestic destination, Einarson offers a fast, uncongested alternative to the major gateway airports. The FBO provides fueling, aircraft maintenance and repair, charter services, a pilot lounge, weather briefing, and Wi-Fi. The airport's 6,509-foot primary runway handles midsize business jets, and the facility can accommodate quick fuel stops and crew changes efficiently. International Falls is known as the Icebox of the Nation, with winter temperatures that can reach minus 40 degrees, so cold weather operations are routine here. The surrounding area is Voyageurs National Park country, with vast boreal forest, interconnected lakes, and some of the best walleye fishing in North America. For charter passengers, Einarson is primarily a technical stop rather than a final destination, though sportsmen heading to remote fishing and hunting lodges in the border lakes region do fly in seasonally.