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.
June 30, 2017
A working group created by the DOT to make recommendations on improving air service to small communities has published a final report. The report has been sent to congress, with a number of recommendations regarding issues such as the pilot shortage and Essential Air Service.
June 16, 2017
On June 15th, 2017, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission awarded approximately $3.3 million in infrastructure grants to multiple public airports throughout the state.
May 25, 2017
Combat Raider, a large force exercise involving various military aircraft, is scheduled to begin June 27 in the Powder River Training Complex, and will conclude June 29, 2017.
May 5, 2017
Congratulations to the North Dakota winners of the International Aviation Art Contest.
March 10, 2017
On Sunday, March 5th twenty-five pilots were presented with awards for participating in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program. The passport program presents awards to pilots for flying to airports in the state as well as attending FAA Safety Seminars and visiting the two North Dakota air museums. Six pilots were presented with bronze awards for visiting at least thirty airports and attending one safety seminar. These pilots received a polo shirt embroidered with the North Dakota Flying Legacy logo. The bronze award recipients were:
March 9, 2017
The Bismarck Municipal Airport has received the “2016 Commercial Service Airport of the Year” award. The award was presented on March 7th, 2017 at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Minot. The award is sponsored by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota. This award is for excellence in maintaining safety, project management, and community awareness.
March 9, 2017
The Bowman Regional Airport has received the “2016 General Aviation Airport of the Year” award. The award was presented on March 7th, 2017 at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Minot. The award is sponsored by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota. This award is for excellence in maintaining safety, project management, and community awareness.
March 1, 2017
Governor Doug Burgum has declared March as aviation month in North Dakota.
February 14, 2017
The Combat Raider exercise scheduled for March 14-16 will continue as planned. However, the large force exercise that was associated with this event has been canceled.