The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the 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. […]
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Spring Air Travel Demand in North Dakota Remains Strong
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 is also historically one of the busiest times […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 10% in February
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. “Air […]
Pilots Complete “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program
Photo above – (Left to Right) Kyle Wanner – Director of the ND Aeronautics Commission, Nathan Sayler, Jim O’ Day, Connie Hanson, Rodger Haugen. 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 […]
North Dakota Announces 2023 Airport of the Year Awards
The 2023 North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards have been announced, with the Devils Lake Regional Airport recognized as North Dakota’s “2023 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.” The Ashley Municipal Airport has been recognized as the “2023 General Aviation Airport of the Year.” The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 4% in January
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 January 2024 reached 94,504 passengers, which represents a growth of 3,525 boardings or a 4% increase from January of 2023. View […]
Department of Transportation Awards Nearly $4 Million to North Dakota Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an award of $3,984,102 to airports across the state of North Dakota. This Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) funding will be distributed as follows: $2,566,048 to Bismarck Municipal Airport for the construction of a service road to the snow removal equipment building. $728,354 to Minot International Airport for installation of […]
North Dakota Surpasses 1.1 Million Airline Boardings in 2023
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2023 with a statewide total of 1,136,828 airline passenger boardings. This is a growth of 108,669 passengers and an 11% overall increase from calendar year 2022. Seven of the airports also finished the year with higher passenger counts than in 2022 and Fargo and Devils Lake recorded […]
Dan Kasowksi to be Inducted into North Dakota’s Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announced that Dan Kasowski has been selected for induction into the state’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Dan will join the prestigious aviation hall of fame group that currently includes 48 other individuals who have all had a significant impact on the growth, development, and promotion of aviation […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 15% in November
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 November 2023 reached 96,897 passengers, which represents a growth of 12,898 boardings or a 15% increase from November of 2022. All […]
