Business View Magazine September 2018

188 189 itan Airports Commission (MAC), which, today, manages seven area airports, with Holman Field designated as the principal corporate and general aviation reliever airport for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as well as a home base to the Minnesota Army National Guard’s aviation unit. St. Paul Downtown Airport covers an area of 540 acres, and has three asphalt paved runways – the longest is 6491 feet; two crosswind runways are 4,004 feet and 3642 feet, respectively. There are 87 aircraft based at the Airport and more than 40,000 takeoffs and landings occur annually.The Airport has a total annual economic output of $312 million, and supports approximately 360 full-time jobs,which includes all of its ancillary, aviation-re- lated businesses, as well as eight MAC employees who travel between its multiple locations. As part of the MAC system, Airport Manager, Joe Harris doesn’t consider St. Paul Downtown Airport to be in competition with any of the others, in- cluding the International Airport in Minneapolis. “Our main competition isn’t necessarily with other Holman’s Table, in the historic terminal at the airport know as Holman Field, is located just minutes outside of downtown St. Paul. Own- ers Troy Reding and Brad Sorenson, who also own Rock Elm Tavern located in Plymouth and Maple Grove, offer an exceptional dining expe- rience that celebrates the spirit of travel. This quaint atmosphere offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an extraordinary view of the run- way where commercial and private planes take off and land leisurely throughout the day. Open to the public, the restaurant features St. Paul craft brews, locally distilled spirits, and signature menu items such as Mushroom Toast, Smoked Salmon Farro Salad, and a Hanger Steak from Revier Cattle Company located in Olivia, Minnesota. In addition, a coffee bar is located in the ter- minal lobby, featuring grab-and-go items and sweets baked by an in-house pastry chef. Holman’s Table also offers catering services for tenants, travelers, and community members, as well as an event space and conference room. Jetsetters, take note: If you prefer to fly your own plane to Holman’s Table, remember to book ahead. All landing fees are waived when dining in the restaurant. www.HolmansTable.com ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT AT A GLANCE ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT WHAT: A general aviation airport operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission WHERE: St. Paul, Minnesota WEBSITE: www.metroairports.org/ General-Aviation/Airports/St-Paul. aspx