North Dakota Airports Post Second Busiest January on Record
North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 103,350 passenger boardings in January 2026, a 2 percent decrease compared to the record setting January 2025. Even with the slight year-over-year decline, January 2026 ranks as the second busiest January in state history.
Posted 3/02/26 (Mon) read more »
March is Aviation Month!
Governor Armstrong has officially proclaimed March 2026 as Aviation Month in North Dakota! In our state, aviation is critical infrastructure. It powers economic growth, supports emergency response and agriculture, strengthens military readiness, connects businesses to worldwide markets, and serves as a lifeline for rural communities. From commercial service airports to general aviation airfields, from advanced UAS operations to air medical transport, aviation continues to drive North Dakota’s economy and elevate our quality of life.
Posted 3/02/26 (Mon) read more »
North Dakota Sets New All-Time Airline Passenger Record in 2025
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports recorded 1,322,791 airline passenger boardings, surpassing the previous record set in 2024 and marking the first time the state has exceeded 1.3 million departing passengers in a single year. This represents an increase of 76,271 passenger boardings and a 6 percent year-over-year growth rate, continuing a multi-year trend of sustained momentum. When combined with arriving passengers, more than 2.6 million total airline passengers traveled through North Dakota’s commercial airports in 2025.
Posted 1/20/26 (Tue) read more »
Warren Pietsch to be Inducted into North Dakota's Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame will soon welcome one of the state’s most accomplished aviators and most respected stewards of aviation heritage. Warren Pietsch of Minot has been selected as the Hall of Fame’s 51st inductee in recognition of his lifelong commitment to aviation, his leadership in preserving historic aircraft, his service to the State of North Dakota, and his impact on pilots and aviation enthusiasts around the world.
Posted 1/15/26 (Thu) read more »