Bismarck Municipal charts & airport diagram
Bismarck Municipal (BIS · KBIS) in Bismarck, ND publishes 12 FAA charts, including 7 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Bismarck Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KBIS publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Bismarck Municipal — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KBIS
Bismarck Municipal has 7 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 6 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums. One is circling only — bringing you to the airport rather than a runway, to circle for whichever runway the wind favors at circling minimums.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KBIS. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KBIS as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 12 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 7
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 13 ↗ Rwy 13
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 31 ↗ Rwy 31
- VOR VOR-A ↗ · circling
Minimums 3
- MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN RADAR MINIMUMS ↗
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KBIS airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Bismarck Municipal airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KBIS have an instrument approach?
Yes. Bismarck Municipal has 7 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KBIS?
ILS to runway 13 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Bismarck Municipal. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
More about KBIS
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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