Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional (KHEI), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional (KHEI) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Hettinger, North Dakota, at an elevation of 2,706 feet. The field is not a customs port of entry; the nearest customs airport is KXWA, about 142 nautical miles away. Traffic at KHEI is dominated by business aviation, with FAA TFMSC data showing 193 of the 214 annual operations recorded in 2025 falling into that category.
Runways
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,652 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Williston Basin International (KXWA), 142 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional recorded 193 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, August, October and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional averages 9.3 days above 90°F in August and 30.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.1°F, and January the coldest, at 27.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Wind turbines are located approximately 13,000 feet northeast of the airport.
Confirm winter conditions on Runway 17/35 by calling the airport manager.
PAPI is installed on Runway 12 and Runway 30; MIRL on Runway 12/30 operates continuously from dusk until 2200. After 2200, the PAPI on Runway 12 and 30 and the MIRL on Runway 12/30 must be activated via CTAF.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
24-hour self-service fuel is available with credit card.
Taxiways are illuminated with reflectors for nighttime use.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional has four airfields within 48 NM. The closest is Lemmon Municipal (KLEM), 23.69 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KHEI?
Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional (KHEI) has two runways. Runway 12/30 is the primary paved surface, measuring 4,652 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway 17/35 is a shorter, 2,020-foot turf strip that is 110 feet wide. Pilots should check winter condition reports for Runway 17/35, since the airport manager must be contacted regarding its surface status.
Is fuel available at Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional?
Yes, Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional (KHEI) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, independent of the airport's staffed attendance hours. The field is otherwise attended Monday through Saturday from 0700 to 1700. This makes fuel accessible outside normal attendance hours for transient traffic.
Can international flights clear customs at KHEI?
Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional (KHEI) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest airport offering customs clearance is KXWA, located approximately 142 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing should plan to route through that facility instead. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing decisions for any international arrival.
What wildlife or obstacle hazards are noted near KHEI?
Hettinger / JB Lindqvist Regional (KHEI) has reported deer activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, a hazard relevant to both ground and pattern operations. Additionally, wind turbines are located approximately 13,000 feet northeast of the field. Pilots operating at night should also note that taxiways are illuminated with reflectors rather than standard lighting. These factors are worth reviewing before arrival or departure planning.