June 27, 2023
Rodney Schaaf of Bowman, North Dakota was recently appointed by Governor Burgum to serve on the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for a 5-year appointment that will become effective on July 1st, 2023.
June 26, 2023
Commercial airline boarding numbers for May 2023 reached 91,454 passengers, representing an 8% increase from the same period last year. Six of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during May of 2022.
June 15, 2023
On June 15th, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission finalized and approved approximately $20 million in state infrastructure grant allocations to multiple public airports throughout North Dakota.
May 15, 2023
Commercial airline boarding numbers for April 2023 reached 87,223 passengers, representing a 14% increase from the same period last year. Seven of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during April of 2022.
May 10, 2023
Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner was recently selected to serve on an FAA rule-making committee on behalf of the National Association of State Aviation Officials. He is looking forward to representing North Dakota and other state interests to ensure the safe integration of UAS technology.
April 20, 2023
Commercial airline boarding numbers for March 2023 reached 101,146 passengers, representing an almost 4% increase from the same period last year. These numbers also reflect the highest level of monthly airline passenger traffic seen in North Dakota over the last three years. Additionally, the last time that North Dakota surpassed 100,000 passengers over a one-month time period was in February 2020.
March 16, 2023
On Sunday March 4th, Seven 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.
March 16, 2023
Air service activity levels throughout North Dakota remains very healthy as spring break travel is in full swing. North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 88,152 airline passenger boardings during the recent month of February. This is a 9% increase from the 80,552 boardings that the state experienced in the same month in 2022.
March 8, 2023
Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport in Dickinson, ND has been recognized as North Dakota’s “2022 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.” Airports receive this award for excellence in community outreach, facility management, construction and beautification projects, and 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 8, 2023
Watford City Municipal Airport has been recognized as North Dakota’s “2022 General Aviation Airport of the Year.” Airports receive this award for excellence in community outreach, facility management, construction and beautification projects, and 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.