Warren Pietsch to be Inducted into North Dakota's Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame will soon welcome one of the state’s most accomplished aviators and most respected stewards of aviation heritage. Warren Pietsch of Minot has been selected as the Hall of Fame’s 51st inductee in recognition of his lifelong commitment to aviation, his leadership in preserving historic aircraft, his service to the State of North Dakota, and his impact on pilots and aviation enthusiasts around the world.
Posted 1/15/26 (Thu) read more »
Airline Passenger Traffic Impacted by Federal Shutdown, State Remains on Pace for Record Year
In November 2025, North Dakota airports recorded 101,211 passenger boardings, representing a 2 percent year-over-year decline compared to November 2024, or approximately 2,000 fewer travelers. This decline ends eighteen consecutive months of record-breaking passenger growth statewide, while Fargo’s nineteen-month streak of record passenger activity also came to an end—both largely due to impacts associated with the extended federal government shutdown. Despite this temporary interruption, North Dakota remains on pace to finish 2025 with its highest-ever annual passenger total.
Posted 12/16/25 (Tue) read more »
Amid Shutdown, North Dakota's Air Travel Kept Soaring
The federal government shutdown, which began on October 1st, had minimal impact on North Dakota’s airports during the month of October. Of the nearly 1,800 scheduled airline departures statewide, only one flight was canceled during the entire month. In October 2025, North Dakota’s airports recorded 116,294 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time high for the month of October. This surpasses the previous record of 112,273 boardings set in 2024—a 4% year-over-year increase, representing more than 4,000 additional travelers.
Posted 11/13/25 (Thu) read more »
North Dakota Airports Surpass 100,000 Passengers in September for First Time
In September 2025, North Dakota airports recorded 103,559 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time high for the month of September. This surpasses the previous record of 98,371 set in 2024—a 5% year-over-year increase, representing nearly 5,200 additional travelers. It also marks the first time airline boardings in North Dakota exceeded 100,000 in the month of September. Seven of the eight airports also posted growth compared to last September, contributing to the state’s seventeenth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger traffic.
Posted 10/21/25 (Tue) read more »