Hector International Airport — Fargo, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHector International Airport in Fargo uses the IATA code FAR, with KFAR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from FAR
Hector International Airport
FAR is Hector International Airport, serving Fargo, North Dakota, the state's largest city, situated along the Red River near the Minnesota border. The airport provides scheduled commercial service connecting the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area to major regional hubs, supporting a local economy built around agriculture, technology, and higher education through North Dakota State University. FAR also hosts Air National Guard operations, reflecting a long-standing military presence alongside civilian commercial activity. The airport has grown steadily alongside Fargo's expanding population and economic diversification, serving as the primary air travel option for a broad swath of eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota residents.
Runways at Hector International Airport (FAR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6302 ft (1921 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| 13/31 | 3801 ft (1159 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | PEM |
| 18/36 | 9001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Hector International Airport (FAR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FARGO APP/DEP | 120.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.5 MHz |
| GND | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | GRAND FORKS RDO | 122.425 MHz |
| TWR | FARGO TWR | 133.8 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Hector International Airport (FAR)
- Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) — 117.5 km (73.0 mi)
- Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) — 123.8 km (76.9 mi)
- Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) — 135.9 km (84.4 mi)
- Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) — 141.4 km (87.9 mi)
- Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) — 156.5 km (97.2 mi)
- Chandler Field (AXN) — 160.1 km (99.5 mi)
- Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) — 205.1 km (127.4 mi)
- Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL) — 205.8 km (127.9 mi)
FAR combines civilian commercial service with an active Air National Guard base, making it a dual-use airport for the growing Fargo-Moorhead metro area.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hector International Airport?
The IATA code for Hector International Airport is FAR.
What is the ICAO code for Hector International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hector International Airport is KFAR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.