Minot International (KMOT), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Minot International Airport (KMOT) is a towered, public-use airport serving Minot, North Dakota, with both 100LL and Jet A fuel available and CBP inspection services onsite. The field sits at 1,716 feet elevation and logged 12,246 total annual operations in FAA TFMSC data for 2025, of which 4,206 were business aviation operations. Minot AFB lies approximately 10 nautical miles to the northwest, and dispatchers should be aware of shared airspace considerations given the proximity of military operations.
Runways
Minot International has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 7,700 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Minot International 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
Minot International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Minot International recorded 4,206 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KMOT is concentrated in the warmer months, with operations peaking in July and running highest from May through October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 497 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Minot International averages 5.5 days above 90°F in August, 30.4 freeze days in January and 3.0 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.8°F, and January the coldest, at 23.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Minot International has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on Runway 31, REIL on Runways 08 and 26, and HIRL on Runways 08/26 and 13/31 via CTAF. PAPI on Runways 08, 13, and 26 operates continuously.
Runway 08 approach ratio is 32:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
Deer and birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 320/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 500/R/C/W/T
Taxiways E, B2, F, and A are marked with edge reflectors.
Customs service is available 24 hours; contact for customs arrangements.
Minot AFB (MIB) ASR is out of service for preventive maintenance on Fridays from 0700 to 0900, with an alternate schedule on Tuesdays from 0630 to 0830.
Radio-equipped aircraft must announce on CTAF frequency 118.2 when the tower is closed.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
The airfield standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 feet; overflight altitude is 1,500 feet.
When the ATCT is closed, contact via CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Minot International has three airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Minot AFB (KMIB), 10.02 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMOT
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KMOT for international arrivals?
Yes, Minot International Airport (KMOT) has customs service onsite. CBP inspection services are available, and the airport also holds a USDA compliance agreement. A general remark in the airport data notes customs service is available 24 hours for arranged clearance. Dispatchers planning international legs into KMOT should still coordinate arrival details in advance, as is standard practice for CBP inspection services at any facility.
What runways does Minot International Airport offer for business aviation traffic?
Minot International Airport (KMOT) has two paved runways available. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two, a concrete surface measuring 7,700 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 08/26 is asphalt, measuring 6,348 feet long and 100 feet wide. The 7,700-foot runway represents the maximum paved runway length at the field, suitable for most business jet categories operating into the region.
How does lighting work at KMOT when the control tower is closed?
KMOT is a towered field, but when the ATCT is closed, pilots must activate lighting themselves via CTAF. This activates the MALSR on Runway 31, REIL on Runways 08 and 26, and HIRL on both Runway 08/26 and 13/31. PAPI systems on Runways 08, 13, and 26 operate continuously regardless of tower status. Radio-equipped aircraft are required to announce on CTAF frequency 118.2 whenever the tower is closed.
How seasonal is business aviation traffic at KMOT?
Business aviation traffic at Minot International Airport (KMOT) shows a clear seasonal concentration, with volumes rising through spring and peaking in the summer months. July recorded the highest monthly total among the 2025 data at 497 business aviation operations, compared to a low of 221 in February. The FAA TFMSC traffic data for KMOT logged 4,206 business aviation operations across the year against 12,246 total annual operations. Dispatchers scheduling summer trips into the region should expect comparatively higher traffic volumes at this field during that period.
What wildlife or airfield hazards are noted for KMOT?
Minot International Airport (KMOT) carries a general remark noting deer and birds in the vicinity of the airport. This is listed as a standing operational remark applicable to arrivals and departures at the field. Separately, taxiways E, B2, F, and A are marked with edge reflectors rather than other lighting means, which is useful information for low-visibility or night ground movement planning. Crews operating into KMOT should factor wildlife activity into approach and departure briefings.