Bemidji Regional Airport

BJI · KBJI · Bemidji, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,391 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,004 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
1E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:25 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:26 AM10:26Z
Sunrise06:01 AM11:01Z
Sunset08:50 PM01:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:25 PM02:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:25 PM → 05:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:50 PM → 05:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 043°downwind 313°base 223°final 133°45° entry13253107

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
133° mag · 134° true
Dimensions
7,004 × 150 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 313°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,391 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 68 ft, 2,278 ft from threshold, 362 ft L of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
1,391 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 200k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Bemidji”
ASOS/AWOS
119.275

Taxi & takeoff

“Bemidji”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.3 134.75 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
251.1BEMIDJI RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 25 · RWY 31
RunwayILS
RWY 25ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.35 (BJI) · GS 3.00°
RWY 31ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (MDI) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IDJ 110.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IDJ · Lake Bemidji VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Terminal r283° / 0.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBJI / BJI
Coordinates
47.5094, -94.9337
Elevation
1,391 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0445-2345 MON-SAT, 0800-2345 SUN; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.275 · ☎ 218-755-2575
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Princeton Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
BJI
Attendance
TUE-FRI 0600-2100; SAT-SUN 0800-1700; MON 0700-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Activated
1946/09
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
HIRL RY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RY 07/25; MIRL RY 07/25; MALSR RY 13/31; HIRL RY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RY 07, RY 25, RY 13 AND RY 31 OPR CONTINUOUSLY.; SNOW REMOVAL CREWS MONTR CTAF DURG ALL ACR OPS FOR AIRFIELD COND INFO.; ARFF CREWS MONTR CTAF DURG ALL ACR OPS. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left) · 13: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BEMIDJI / BELTRAMI CO
3824 MOBERG DRIVE, STE. 101, BEMIDJI, MN
218-444-2438
Manager
KYLE CHRISTIANSEN
3824 MOBERG DRIVE, STE 101, BEMIDJI, MN
218-558-5190
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • SNOW REMOVAL CREWS MONTR CTAF DURG ALL ACR OPS FOR AIRFIELD COND INFO.
  • ARFF CREWS MONTR CTAF DURG ALL ACR OPS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 310/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 380/F/A/X/T

Lighting

  • HIRL RY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RY 07/25; MIRL RY 07/25; MALSR RY 13/31; HIRL RY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RY 07, RY 25, RY 13 AND RY 31 OPR CONTINUOUSLY.

Contact

  • APT MAINT SUPVR, PHONE 218-558-5190. APRT DIRECTOR EMAIL KYLE.CHRISTIANSEN@BEMIDJIAIRPORT.ORG .
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About KBJI

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI · KBJI) is an airport in Bemidji, MN, at 1,391 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,004 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBJI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBJI have a control tower?

No. Bemidji Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KBJI?

Bemidji Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBJI?

Bemidji Regional Airport is in Bemidji, MN, at an elevation of 1,391 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.5094, -94.9337.

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