May 13, 2026
North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 105,393 passenger boardings during April, establishing a new statewide passenger record for the month and surpassing the previous April high of 104,271 boardings set in 2025. Airline capacity within North Dakota also continued to strengthen during April. Compared to April 2025, airlines provided approximately 3,500 additional passenger seats and operated 84 additional scheduled flights across the state’s commercial service airports.
April 16, 2026
North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 117,481 passenger boardings in March 2026, a 4.6 percent decrease from the record-setting March 2025 total of 123,187. Despite this decline, March 2026 ranks as the second-strongest March on record, reflecting continued strength in seasonal spring travel demand across the state.
March 20, 2026
North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,263 passenger boardings in February 2026, remaining in line with the record-setting levels observed in February 2025 and reflecting continued stability in air travel demand across the state. Demand is expected to strengthen in the coming months, though the trajectory may depend in part on the duration and resolution of federal funding uncertainties affecting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
March 12, 2026
Multiple pilots were recently presented with awards for participating in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program. This program began in North Dakota in 2011 and it rewards pilots who fly to North Dakota’s publicly owned airports, attend FAA safety seminars, and visit North Dakota’s aviation museums. This program promotes safety, continuing education, and encourages pilots to practice approaches and landings in many different environments. This program also offers an opportunity to promote and support North Dakota’s airports and their community businesses and tourism opportunities.