Bismarck Municipal Airport — Bismarck, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bismarck Municipal Airport (Bismarck) is BIS — its ICAO code is KBIS.
Distance & flight time from BIS
Bismarck Municipal Airport
Bismarck Municipal Airport serves Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, at an elevation of 1,661 feet with two runways supporting the state government's regional air travel needs. Bismarck sits along the Missouri River in the south-central part of the state, and the airport ranks as one of North Dakota's busier regional fields alongside Fargo's airport to the east. North Dakota's harsh winters shape flight operations here for a good part of the year, with ground crews regularly managing snow and ice conditions typical of the northern Great Plains. The capital's relatively small population compared with other US state capitals means air service here focuses on a handful of regional connections rather than a dense daily schedule. Scheduled flights link Bismarck mainly to major Midwest hub airports for onward connections.
Runways at Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6600 ft (2012 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 8794 ft (2680 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 126.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.35 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 49.8 MHz |
| RDO | GRAND FORKS RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
- Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG) — 138.8 km (86.2 mi)
- Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) — 156.5 km (97.2 mi)
- Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) — 158.3 km (98.4 mi)
- Minot International Airport (MOT) — 169.9 km (105.6 mi)
- Minot Air Force Base (MIB) — 188.3 km (117.0 mi)
- Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL) — 203.5 km (126.4 mi)
- Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) — 231.9 km (144.1 mi)
- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) — 268.2 km (166.7 mi)
State legislators and lobbyists booking session travel search BIS heavily during North Dakota's legislative calendar, when seat demand suddenly outpaces the capital's limited flight schedule.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bismarck Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Bismarck Municipal Airport is BIS.
What is the ICAO code for Bismarck Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Bismarck Municipal Airport is KBIS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.