July 18, 2024
During the first half of 2024, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports saw a total of 593,550 passenger boardings. This marks an increase of 43,588 passengers, or 8%, compared to the first six months of 2023.
June 13, 2024
North Dakota airports had their busiest May on record as airline passenger boarding numbers reached 103,068 passengers for the month. The previous record for the month of May was set during the 2014 oil boom with 100,389 passengers.
June 6, 2024
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission recently finalized and approved $16 million in state infrastructure grant allocations to 190 individual projects and 65 different public-use airports throughout the state.
May 14, 2024
Commercial airline boarding numbers for April 2024 reached 94,112 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,889 boardings or an 8% increase from April of 2023. Seven of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year.
April 17, 2024
Commercial airline boarding numbers for March 2024 reached 102,712 passengers, which represents a growth of 1,566 boardings or a 2% increase from March of 2023. Six of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year.
March 26, 2024
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for February 2024 reached 97,124 passengers, which represents a growth of 8,972 boardings or a 10% increase from February of 2023.
March 12, 2024
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 11, 2024
The Devils Lake Regional Airport has been recognized as North Dakota’s “2023 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.” and the Ashley Municipal Airport has been recognized as the "2023 General Aviation Airport of the Year" Airports receive this award for excellence in community outreach, facility management, construction/beautification projects, and the participation and hosting of special events. This award is sponsored annually by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota.
March 1, 2024
Governor Burgum has declared March 2024, Aviation Month in North Dakota! Read the proclamation to learn how our airports and aviation industry are critical to North Dakota's economy and standard of living.
February 16, 2024
Commercial airline boarding numbers for January 2024 reached 94,504 passengers, which represents a growth of 3,525 boardings or a 4% increase from January of 2023.