The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota, presented two awards on March 4, 2014 at the 2014 Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Grand Forks. Gwinner Municipal Airport received the ‘2013 General Aviation Airport of the Year’ and Grand Forks International Airport received the ‘2013 Commercial Service Airport […]
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NORTH DAKOTA AIRPORTS CONTINUE TO SET RECORDS
In North Dakota, Fargo boarded an additional 3,228 passengers compared to last October, setting a record for the month, while Grand Forks topped their previous October record by 1,268 passengers. Larry Taborsky, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Director (shown at right), tells us that his state has the attention of the nation’s airlines. “They are adding […]
North Dakota to Recieve $3.2 Million for Airport Projects
Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp along with Congressman Kevin Cramer have announced that two North Dakota airports have been awarded more than $3.2 million for airport construction and maintenance projects. “We’re working to ensure that communities across North Dakota have safe and reliable roads, highways and airports to meet our growing needs,” said the […]
NORTH DAKOTA ADDRESSES AIP ISSUES WITH FAA ADMINISTRATOR
North Dakota’s aeronautics director Larry Taborsky (shown at right) and state airport planner Kyle Wanner visited Washington DC last week to visit with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Associate Administrator for Airports Christa Fornarotto about AIP funds. The meeting was arranged and attended by Senator John Hoeven (R). The meeting was also attended by senate staffers, including those of Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D) and […]
North Dakota Governor Signs Executive Order Creating Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authority
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple recently signed an executive order to establish the Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority. Dalrymple also announced the appointment of former 119th North Dakota Air National Guard Commander Col. Robert Becklund to serve as director of the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site. "Bob’s extensive experience in Unmanned Systems […]
North Dakota Airlines Boardings Up in May
Larry Taborsky, director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reported that 84,000 people boarded planes at the state’s eight commercial and regional airports last month. Taborsky said airports at Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston had all-time record boardings in May while Grand Forks and Minot set boarding records for the month. More than 10,800 travelers boarded […]
Kenville Appointed to North Dakota Aeronautics Commission
Kim Kenville, Ph.D., C.M, a professor and graduate program director for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences has been appointed to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission effective September 1st through June 30th, 2016. Dr. Kenville began teaching at UND in the fall of 1999. She develops, implements, and directs […]
Daniels, Former North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Chair, Had National Impact
By Gary Ness Jack Daniels of Williston, ND passed away last week, having spent over 50 years impacting aviation not only in North Dakota, but nationwide. He began his career as an aviation machinist mate attached to a F4U squadron in the South Pacific during WWII. He returned to Billings, Montana after the war and […]
Economic Impact of Aviation in North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is pleased to announce the results of a recent study regarding the economic impact of aviation in the state of North Dakota. Aviation is a significant economic catalyst in North Dakota. The study analyzed numerous segments in the aviation industry and determined aviation related activity creates nearly 15,500 jobs and […]
New Year’s Day Snowfall in North Dakota a Whopper
Have you ever wondered what 46 inches of snow would look like on your airport? There have been four major snow events since mid November in North Dakota. The first three were cleaned up within days. The most recent may take a little longer! Here are a few pictures from the Casselton North Dakota airport […]
