North Dakota's 2024 Air Travel Sets All-Time Record
Air travel in North Dakota has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with a 10% year-over-year increase and exceeding 1.2 million passenger boardings for the second time in the state’s history. This achievement surpasses the previous record that was set during the oil boom of 2014 and marks a significant milestone for North Dakota’s aviation industry.
Posted 1/16/25 (Thu) read more »
ND Aerial Applicators Provide Record Service to 5.5 Million Acres in 2024
North Dakota is celebrating a historic achievement in the 2024 growing season, as aerial applicators treated a record-breaking 5.5 million acres of cropland. This surpasses the previous record of 5.2 million acres set in 2015, marking a significant milestone for both the aviation and agricultural industries. All licensed aerial applicators are required to report their acreage annually to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, and the state’s historical (20 year) average is 4 million acres per year.
Posted 1/07/25 (Tue) read more »
ND Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner Honored by Airport Business Top 40 Under 40
We are excited to announce that Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC), has been selected as a 2024 recipient of Airport Business's Top 40 Under 40 award.This honor recognizes the most innovative and promising emerging leaders who are shaping the future of aviation in North America. Recipients were chosen based on their dedication, vision, and significant achievements throughout their careers.
Posted 12/18/24 (Wed) read more »
North Dakota's Strong Holiday Air Travel Drives Record-Breaking November
In November 2024, 103,279 passengers boarded flights in North Dakota, making it the busiest November on record and surpassing the previous high of 102,517 passengers set in November of 2014. The latest figures represent a 7% increase over November of 2023, with 6,561 more passengers. This November also marked the seventh consecutive month of record-breaking passenger totals across the state’s commercial service airports.
Posted 12/17/24 (Tue) read more »