December 7, 2017
The Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) awarded grants to a number of airports in western North Dakota impacted by oil development and activity. These grants will help modernize and improve the facilities for a number of years to come. Four general aviation airports were awarded energy impact grants which will complete the granting of funds appropriated by the 2015 Legislative Assembly
August 23, 2017
On behalf of the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands (Land Board), the Energy Infrastructure and Impact Office is announcing a grant round for eligible airports that are impacted by oil and gas development. The funding comes from appropriations from House Bill 1176 during the 2015 Legislative Assembly and Senate Bill 2013 during the 2017 Legislative Assembly. The grant funds announced today will support airports within oil-producing counties and include: Up to $15 million for continued construction projects of the Williston Airport, up to $1.5 million for continued improvements to the Dickinson Airport, and up to $1.3 million for improvements to other municipal airports
July 17, 2017
The 2016 Calendar Year Report for North Dakota's Airline Statistics is now available.
July 13, 2017
North Dakota airport passenger numbers for the month of June posted 88,190 passengers which is an increase of 2% or 1,767 passengers over last year’s June numbers. Six of the eight commercial service airports in North Dakota have also reported growth for the month. This report marks the second month in a row that the state saw an increase in monthly airline boardings.