Bismarck Municipal (KBIS), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) serves as North Dakota's capital-city airport, offering a towered field with two paved runways and full-time fuel availability for business aviation traffic moving through the region. The airport sits at 1,661 feet elevation and functions as a year-round waypoint for operators working the upper Midwest, with the nearest customs facility located at KMOT, roughly 92 nautical miles distant, for any international itineraries.
Runways
Bismarck Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 8,794 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bismarck Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bismarck Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Minot International (KMOT), 92 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bismarck Municipal recorded 10,149 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and October. Business aviation traffic at KBIS is concentrated in the July-through-October period, with October posting the highest monthly volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,006 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bismarck Municipal averages 8.0 days above 90°F in July, 30.9 freeze days in January and 2.8 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.7°F, and January the coldest, at 23.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bismarck Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Arrangements are handled during operating hours of 1200 to 2130Z, Monday through Friday except holidays. Prior permission is required, requested by contacting Operations. The fixed-wing passenger terminal is located in the 'SE' hangar.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, the high-intensity runway lights for runways 13/31 and 03/21 are preset to medium intensity. The PAPI systems for runways 13, 31, 03, and 21 remain on. The MALS on runway 13 and the MALSR on runway 31 can be activated on CTAF.
Deer, coyotes, and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 430/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 750/R/D/W/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bismarck Municipal has two airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Mandan Regional / Lawler Field, 6.12 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBIS
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$2,400.00 catering order at KBIS.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options does KBIS offer for business jet operations?
Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) has two paved runways available for arriving traffic. Runway 13/31 is the primary surface at 8,794 feet long and 150 feet wide, built of asphalt and concrete. Runway 03/21 offers a secondary option at 6,600 feet long and 100 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt. Both runways support the pavement classification numbers reported for the field, giving operators flexibility for crosswind conditions or aircraft weight considerations. The longer runway comfortably accommodates most business jet types operating into North Dakota.
Is fuel available at Bismarck Municipal, and what types are offered?
Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning fuel and field services are not restricted to limited hours. This makes KBIS a practical stop for both piston and turbine operators transiting North Dakota. No customs service is located onsite, so international arrivals must plan accordingly using the nearest customs facility.
Where do international flights clear customs near KBIS?
Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KMOT, located approximately 91.73 nautical miles away. Flight planners bringing international traffic into the Bismarck area need to route through KMOT for customs clearance before or after operations at KBIS. This distance should be factored into fuel and timing calculations for any cross-border itinerary involving Bismarck Municipal.
What wildlife hazards are reported at Bismarck Municipal?
Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) reports deer, coyotes, and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing wildlife advisory rather than a seasonal or temporary notice. Crews operating into KBIS, particularly during low-visibility periods or at night, should factor this into their approach and taxi planning. The advisory applies to the airfield environment generally rather than to a specific runway or time window.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KBIS?
Business aviation traffic at Bismarck Municipal (KBIS) shows a clear seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations range from a low of 690 in January to a high of 1,006 in October. Traffic builds through spring and summer, peaking in the July-to-October window, before tapering off into the winter months. Operators planning trips to KBIS during the colder months should also account for the airport's reported wildlife activity and winter weather conditions.