Mercer County Regional (KHZE), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mercer County Regional Airport (KHZE) serves Hazen, North Dakota, with a single paved runway and round-the-clock self-service fuel for both piston and jet traffic. The field is unattended and non-towered, relying on CTAF for lighting activation and traffic coordination. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows modest annual operations, with business aviation making up the majority of recorded traffic. The nearest customs-capable airport is KMOT, roughly 59 nautical miles away, since KHZE does not offer onsite customs processing.
Runways
Mercer County Regional has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,999 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mercer County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mercer County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Minot International (KMOT), 59 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mercer County Regional recorded 213 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KHZE is more concentrated in September and October, with lighter activity in February and November, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mercer County Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
REIL on runway 33, PAPI on runways 15 and 33, and MIRL on runway 15/33 are pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL on runway 15/33 operates from half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise.
A 654-foot lighted tower is located 3.8 nautical miles from the threshold of runway 15.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Contract snow removal is in effect from October through April.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, including single-point jet fueling.
Taxiways and apron are marked with reflectors.
Transportation service is available.
An aircraft paint and upholstery shop is available.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mercer County Regional has five airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Beulah, 9.82 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KHZE offer for business aircraft?
Mercer County Regional (KHZE) has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 4,999 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. The field is unattended and non-towered, so pilots operate using standard CTAF procedures. Runway lighting, including REIL on runway 33, PAPI on both ends, and MIRL, is pilot-activated via CTAF. This layout supports most business aircraft typical of the airport's traffic mix.
Is fuel available at KHZE outside staffed hours?
Yes, Mercer County Regional Airport provides self-service fuel around the clock via credit card, covering both 100LL and Jet A. The Jet A self-service setup includes single-point fueling capability. Since the field itself is unattended, this automated fueling is the primary way operators refuel outside any staffed periods. No confirmed hours of personnel attendance are listed for the airport.
How does KHZE handle customs clearance for arriving flights?
KHZE does not have customs services onsite. The nearest customs airport is Bismarck's KMOT, located approximately 59.37 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Mercer County Regional should plan to route through KMOT rather than expecting on-field processing. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any international arrivals near Hazen, North Dakota.
What obstacles or wildlife hazards should pilots know about at KHZE?
Mercer County Regional Airport reports birds and deer both on the airport and in its vicinity, a factor pilots should weigh during arrival and departure. Separately, a 654-foot lighted tower sits 3.8 nautical miles from the threshold of runway 15. Both items are noted in the airport's operational remarks and warrant attention during approach and departure planning at KHZE.