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Bismarck Municipal Airport

BIS · KBIS · Bismarck, ND · 1,661 ft elevation · var 7E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBIS / BIS
Coordinates
46.7727, -100.7469
Elevation
1,661 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GRAND FORKS
NOTAM facility
BIS
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1937/12
Distance from city
3 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:09 AM10:09Z
Sunrise05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunset09:40 PM02:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:20 PM03:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:20 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:40 PM → 04:49 AM

Plan a flight from KBIS

Runway 03/21

6,600 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 104k, Double wheel 140k, Dual tandem 198k.

03
Heading
032° mag · 39° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
21
Heading
212° mag · 219° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 13/31

8,794 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 225k, Dual tandem 342k.

13
Heading
131° mag · 138° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALS
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left
31
Heading
311° mag · 318° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D126.3APP/DEP
ATIS119.35
CTAF118.3
GND121.9
OPS49.8ARNG OPS
RDO122.2GRAND FORKS RDO
TWR118.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BIS · BismarckVOR-DME116.50r269° / 3.4 NM

Airport diagram

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Approaches

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF BISMARCK
BOX 991, BISMARCK, ND
701-355-1808
Manager
GREGORY B HAUG
BOX 991, BISMARCK, ND
701-355-1808

Remarks FAA

  • DEER, COYOTES & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RMKS-ARNG: OPR 1200-2130Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL, PPR 24 PN RQR DSN 373-4071/70, C701-3334071/70. FW PAX TRML LCTD IN 'SE' HGR.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RYS 13/31 & 03/21 PRESET MED INTST; PAPI RYS 13; 31; 03; & 21 ON; ACTVT MALS RY 13 & MALSR RY 31 - CTAF.
  • 24HR CONTACT: OPERATIONS 701-220-9885.
  • FOR FUEL CALL 701-223-4754 OR 701-258-5024.
  • PCR VALUE: 430/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 750/R/D/W/T
  • RESA NSTD.
  • RESA NSTD.

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