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Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing is a city in and the county seat of Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,547 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 16,547

Why go

  • City in Minnesota, United States.
  • Served by Airwolfe Airport.

History

Red Wing is a city in and the county seat of Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the upper Mississippi River. The population was 16,547 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Airports

Stanton Airfield (SYN) 23 mi to the centre
Dennison, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Red Wing Regional Airport 4.5 mi to the centre
Red Wing, MN, US
Outdoor
Frontenac Airport 11 mi to the centre
Lake City, MN, US
Outdoor
Sodbuster Strip 12 mi to the centre
Goodhue, MN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Airwolfe Airport; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Red Wing, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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