Airports
The closest airport for passenger general aviation and charter service is St. Cloud Regional Airport, which is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Becker (via Highway 10). St. Cloud Airport is home to a Blackhawk helicopter base and is suitable for corporate jets and commercial carriers. Other airports are located in Princeton, Clear Lake and Big Lake. Princeton is the site of a regional Federal Flight Service Station.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which served over 33 million passengers in 2012, is located approximately 50 miles from the City of Becker.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which served over 33 million passengers in 2012, is located approximately 50 miles from the City of Becker.
Highway System
The City of Becker has excellent transportation linkages to the rest of Minnesota and the nation. US highway 10 provides excellent access to the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and beyond. Access to Interstate 94 (I-94) is within 10 miles of Becker
Railroad
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad operates the rail line that parallels Highway 10 through the City of Becker. According to the MnDOT Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations Office, this line averages 49 freight trains daily at speeds up to 75 mph. As previously stated, this line has been identified as a future commuter rail corridor between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. The Northstar Commuter Rail currently stops at the south end of Big Lake.
Minnesota’s freight railroads form a critical part of the State’s multimodal transportation sytem. Many of the State’s major industries like those in Becker, rely on the rail system for efficient delivery of goods. The freight rail system is particularly critical in providing efficient connections to markets beyond the State’s borders, throughout North America, and to the world through the seaports on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and the Great Lakes. Rail provides critical options to shippers in terms of market access, modal economics, and service.
Minnesota’s freight railroads form a critical part of the State’s multimodal transportation sytem. Many of the State’s major industries like those in Becker, rely on the rail system for efficient delivery of goods. The freight rail system is particularly critical in providing efficient connections to markets beyond the State’s borders, throughout North America, and to the world through the seaports on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and the Great Lakes. Rail provides critical options to shippers in terms of market access, modal economics, and service.
| Freight Railroad Map State MN.pdf |
| Intermodal Facilities in MN.pdf |
Northstar link - park and ride
The Becker Northstar Link Park & Ride lot is located near Hwy 10 at 1st St. NE and Willow St
