Hector International
FAR · KFAR · Fargo, ND · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunrise | 07:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 13LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 133° mag · 137° true
- Dimensions
- 3,801 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- Lights
- 2-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 13
- Threshold elev
- 901 ft
- Markings
- basic
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 7 ft, 550 ft from threshold, 180 ft R of centerline — 47:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 61 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 901 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 3,801 / 3,801 / 3,801 / 3,801 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,001 ft | |
| 09/27 | 6,302 ft | |
| 13/31 | 3,801 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Fargo”Taxi & takeoff
“Fargo”Departure & arrival
“Fargo”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (7 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 120.4 | TRSA |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 290.4 | LCL/P IC |
| 348.6 | CD/P · GND/P |
| 370.85 | APCH/S DEP/S |
| 377.15 | APCH/P DEP/P · TRSA |
| 379.2 | ATIS |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 18 · RWY 36
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 18 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (AAM) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 36 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (FAR) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
FAR 116.20 · DTL 111.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAR · Fargo | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r359° / 10.2 NM |
| DTL · Detroit Lakes | VOR/DME | 111.20 · 49X | Terminal | r277° / 38.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KFAR / FAR
- Coordinates
- 46.9206, -96.8157
- Elevation
- 901 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class D
- Weather station
- ASOS · 124.5 · ☎ 701-289-3069
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Grand Forks Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- FAR
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I C
- Activated
- 1937/08
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) · 13: 2-light PAPI (right) · 31: 2-light PAPI (left).
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, Jet A (additive), A++, Jet (JP-8)
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 11 notes
General
- TWY B N OF TWY D RSTRD TO ACFT LESS THAN 130,000 LBS.
- FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVAILABLE MON-FRI 0830-1700.
- MILITARY: ANG: OFFL BUS ONLY CTC BASE OPS DSN 362-8508, C701-451-2508 OPR 1130-2200Z++ CLSD FRI, SAT, SUN & HOL EXC DUR SKED TRNG. OTHER TRAN ACFT CTC JET CNTR C701-235-3600; CSTMS AVBL 24 HR. RCR AVBL FR ANG OPS ON 262.0. RGT TFC RWY 18.
- BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- REMARKS: SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT INFO INCL BASH INFO.
- CAUTION: USE EXTREME CAUTION FOR UAS OPS IN VCNTY.
- ANG: BIRD HAZARD (BASH PHASE II) MAR-MAY, AUG-DEC.
Runways
- AUW-847
- PCR VALUE: 263/R/D/W/U
- PCR VALUE: 855/R/D/W/U
- RWY 13/31 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
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About KFAR
Hector International (FAR · KFAR) is an airport in Fargo, ND, at 901 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 9,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFAR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KFAR have a control tower?
Yes. Hector International has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KFAR?
Hector International has 3 runways; the longest is 9,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KFAR?
Hector International is in Fargo, ND, at an elevation of 901 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9206, -96.8157.
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