Tag: Minot International Airport

Air taxis? A spaceport? Utah is making moves — and spending millions — for a futuristic vision

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The future of flight isn’t coming—it just landed in Utah. With a new partnership between air taxi innovator BETA Technologies and aerospace group 47G, the state is laying the groundwork for electric aircraft, high-speed deliveries, and even a potential spaceport. It’s bold, ambitious, and timed with an eye toward the 2034 Olympics. But beyond the

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Minot International Airport TSA upgrades security

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot International Airport travelers will notice some high-tech changes at security. TSA has introduced facial recognition technology to speed up identity verification, along with upgraded scanners that provide a clearer view of carry-on bags. Officials say the goal is twofold: making the screening process more efficient while strengthening security against evolving threats. 

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Strongest January on Record for North Dakota Air Travel

by: MinotVoice  |  

(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 100,617 set in January

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North Dakota Sets New Airline Passenger Record in 2024

by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s air travel industry soared to new heights in 2024, setting an all-time record for airline passenger boardings at the state’s eight commercial service airports. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission’s (NDAC) newly released annual report, a total of 1,246,520 passengers boarded flights in the state this year—a 10% increase from 2023 and

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Smoke Incident Briefly Disrupts Minot International Airport Operations Saturday

by: MinotVoice  |  

An automatic fire alarm alert prompted a swift response from the Minot Fire Department at the Minot International Airport this morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m., firefighters arrived at the terminal to find significant smoke emanating from a ground floor office space. While flames were minimal, heavy smoke activated the fire suppression sprinkler system. The terminal

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Bismarck Airport one of many who offer incentive packages to airlines for new routes

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Heading out of Minot and wishing for more nonstop flights? You’re not alone. It won’t surprise you to learn that folks in Bismarck want the same thing for the Bismarck Airport. And Bismarck, like many others, leverages incentive programs to lure airlines into offering these new routes. These initiatives significantly cut down initial costs for

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North Dakota Airline Boardings Returning to Pre-COVID Levels

by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2022 with a statewide total of 1,028,159 airline passenger boardings. This is a growth of 141,350 passengers and a 16% overall increase from calendar year 2021. All eight commercial service airports were able to provide services to more passengers in 2022 than they did in the previous

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Concrete starts to flow at new Williston airport

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot International Airport is 18-months away from having a new regional competitor. One of the limiting factors for Williston’s Airport is runway length, but that will change when the new airport opens, and so will the competition for major carriers. The Williston Herald has the progress report on construction.

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Watch: Down Goes the Old Minot Airport Terminal

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The work has been underway for weeks, but it became plainly obvious this morning. Minot’s old airport terminal is being demolished. Of the material, the steel and bricks will be recycled and much of the building was already salvaged. A brief video of the action is below and the full news release from the City

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560 New Parking Spots at Minot Airport

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

— Official News Release — As work continues on the new terminal of the Minot International Airport, construction on one of the new parking lots is far enough along that airport officials have decided to open it in order to accommodate travelers this winter. Airport Director Andy Solsvig says more parking was needed as passenger

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Land Board Awards $2 Million for Minot Airport

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

— Official News Release — BISMARCK, N.D. – The Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) today awarded about $5 million in energy impact grants to K-12 schools and airports in North Dakota’s oil-production region. During today’s grant round, the Land Board awarded about $2 million to K-12 schools and another $3 million to

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