Bemidji Regional (KBJI), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bemidji Regional Airport (KBJI) is an uncontrolled, publicly used airport in north-central Minnesota, roughly 109 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. It handles a business aviation traffic base of over 2,500 operations a year according to FAA TFMSC data, supported by two paved runways and onsite Jet A and 100LL fuel. The field sits within reach of two smaller neighboring airports, Park Rapids Municipal / Konshok Field and Longville Municipal, both within roughly 45 nautical miles.
Runways
Bemidji Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 7,004 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bemidji Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bemidji Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Baudette International (KBDE), 74 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bemidji Regional recorded 2,513 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July and August. Business aviation traffic at KBJI concentrates in the summer months of June through August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 269 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bemidji Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The high-intensity runway lights for runway 13/31 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights for runway 07/25, the medium-intensity runway lights for runway 07/25, the medium-intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 13/31, and the high-intensity runway lights for runway 13/31, use CTAF. The precision approach path indicators for runway 07, runway 25, runway 13, and runway 31 operate continuously.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 310/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 380/F/A/X/T
Snow removal crews monitor CTAF during all air carrier operations for airfield condition information.
ARFF crews monitor CTAF during all air carrier operations.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bemidji Regional has two airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Park Rapids Municipal / Konshok Field (KPKD), 37.03 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBJI?
Bemidji Regional Airport operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the pair at 7,004 feet by 150 feet wide, and it carries approach lighting for lower-visibility operations. Runway 07/25 measures 5,700 feet by 150 feet. Both surfaces support business aviation traffic year-round, and KBJI is uncontrolled, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF. The airport's ops tier reflects this dual-runway configuration serving a steady mix of turbine and piston traffic.
Is fuel available at Bemidji Regional Airport?
Bemidji Regional Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended on a published schedule, running Tuesday through Friday from 0600 to 2100, Saturday and Sunday from 0800 to 1700, and Monday from 0700 to 2100. Outside these hours, fuel access depends on the airport's own arrangements rather than a staffed desk. Dispatchers planning fuel stops at KBJI should schedule arrivals within the attended window shown in the airport's schedule.
Where is the nearest customs clearance point to KBJI?
Bemidji Regional Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KBDE, located approximately 74.36 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing near KBJI need to route through that facility rather than clearing directly at Bemidji. This distance is a planning factor for any international arrival that would otherwise use KBJI as the port of entry.
Does KBJI see seasonal traffic variation?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Bemidji Regional Airport concentrates in the summer months. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly business aviation operations peak in June, July, and August, each exceeding 250 operations, compared with lows near 160 to 190 in the winter months of December through February. This pattern means dispatchers should expect higher ramp and runway demand at KBJI during the summer season relative to the rest of the year. Total annual business aviation operations for the airport reached 2,513 in the 2025 data.
What wildlife or operational hazards are noted at Bemidji Regional Airport?
Bemidji Regional Airport has a published remark noting deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing operational advisory rather than a seasonal or time-limited notice. Crews operating at KBJI, particularly during low-light or dawn and dusk periods, should factor this wildlife activity into runway and approach planning. Snow removal crews and ARFF crews also monitor CTAF during air carrier operations, so radio discipline on the common frequency remains important at this uncontrolled field.