The now-over government shutdown has now grounded more than just Washington — it’s reaching airport gates in Minot. Four flights, two arrivals and two departures, were canceled Wednesday between Delta and United, as FAA staffing shortages ripple across the country. While officials[...]
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FAA staffing cuts: Minot airport gives a statement
Minot International Airport is reassuring travelers that its operations won’t be affected by the FAA’s decision to cut staffing at select air traffic control facilities nationwide. Because Minot’s tower is staffed by contract employees—not federal controllers—the airport falls outside the agency’s 10%[...]
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Time to Privatize U.S. Air Traffic Control—Copy Canada’s Model
When air traffic controllers don’t show up, the whole country feels it. Yesterday’s FAA ground stop at Reagan National rippled into thousands of flight delays nationwide — a symptom of a deeper, long-running problem. The U.S. aviation system, critics say, is underfunded,[...]
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North Dakota Airports Surpass 100,000 Passengers in September for First Time
(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly airline passenger report for the state’s eight commercial service airports. In September 2025, North Dakota airports recorded 103,559 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time high for the month of[...]
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On This Day | Times of Travel in Changing Times
Leaving the Port of Minot at 8:30 o'clock in the morning, we landed at the Bismarck municipal landing field just one hour later. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Times of Travel in Changing Times
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NTSB says B-52 bomber nearly hit two different planes in North Dakota last month
Two near misses over Minot last month are raising tough questions about aviation safety at smaller airports. A preliminary NTSB report shows a B-52 bomber, fresh from a State Fair flyover, came dangerously close to both a Delta flight with 80 passengers[...]
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On This Day | Minot Airlines Inc.
You'll save time and money to fly with Minot Airlines because you fly DIRECT! Make your trips between the two leading cities of North Dakota the quick, comfortable, profitable way . . . in [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot[...]
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Air Force Statement on B-52 Incident
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a[...]
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Pilot of Delta Air flight performs ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid mid-air collision with B-52 bomber
Passengers on Delta flight DL3788 from Minneapolis to Minot got an unexpected jolt when their plane had to take evasive action to avoid a B-52 bomber near Minot. The jet made sharp turns and circled the airport several times before landing safely.[...]
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City faces policy decisions
Minot’s City Council is weighing ideas that could reshape how local business and civic spaces operate. At this week’s meeting, council members debated a proposed “local preference” policy for bid awards — designed to give Minot-area companies a better shot at winning[...]
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Planes from Minot air museum help celebrate at national events
Three vintage warbirds from Minot’s Dakota Territory Air Museum recently took flight far from home — not just in miles, but in meaning. From honoring Jimmy Stewart’s legacy in Pennsylvania to commemorating D-Day and Flag Day on the East Coast, these aircraft[...]
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Growth Trend Continues at North Dakota’s Airports
(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 May 2025, North Dakota’s airports recorded 107,560 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time record for the[...]
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On This Day | Night Flying!
The Minot park board is now discussing plans to remodel the airport administration building and has decided to construct a ticket office, a storage room and a communications office in the building. In preparation [...]Read More... from On This Day | Night[...]
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Strong Spring Air Travel Continues at North Dakota Airports
(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 April 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 104,271 passenger boardings, making it the busiest April[...]
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North Dakota Airports See 20% Passenger Surge Driven by Airline Growth and Spring Travel
(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 March 2025, North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 123,180 passenger boardings — the highest monthly total in[...]
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Air taxis? A spaceport? Utah is making moves — and spending millions — for a futuristic vision
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,[...]