March 18, 2025
In February 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,436 passenger boardings, making it the busiest February in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 105,144 set in February 2020 and marks the tenth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers across the state’s commercial service airports. The recent February numbers also show a 9% increase compared to the same month in 2024, with an additional 8,312 passengers traveling through the state's airports.
March 12, 2025
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.
March 5, 2025
The Fargo Hector International Airport has been named North Dakota’s 2024 Commercial Service Airport of the Year, while the Stanley Municipal Airport has been recognized as the 2024 General Aviation Airport of the Year. These awards were presented during the North Dakota Aviation Association’s FLY-ND Conference awards banquet, held in Fargo on March 4th, 2025.
February 21, 2025
In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 100,617 set in January 2015 and marks the ninth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers across the state’s commercial service airports.
February 13, 2025
Our office recently kicked off our work to update the North Dakota Aviation System Plan and Economic Impact of Aviation Studies. These are critical tools for guiding infrastructure investment, supporting aviation growth, and demonstrating the industry’s significant contributions to the state's economy. Please visit our project website at https://2025ndsasp.com to learn more about the process and if interested you can also sign up to receive project updates via e-mail.
January 27, 2025
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces that Cynthia (Cindy) Schreiber-Beck has been selected as the 50th inductee into the prestigious Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth, development, and promotion of aviation in North Dakota.
January 16, 2025
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.
January 7, 2025
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.
December 18, 2024
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.
December 17, 2024
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.