While at the Airport you can shop in the Airport Gift Shop that features North Dakota made products, eat in the Barnstormer Restaurant or just relax in the lounge.  There is even a game room located on the main level.  

If you think you might have left an item in the passenger terminal, lost and found is located in the Airport Administration Office located on the second floor next to the Gift Shop. You may contact them at (701) 241-1501. 

If the item was left on an aircraft, you would need to contact the airline directly.

Smoking is not allowed in the terminal building.  The passenger terminal is a 'smoke free' facility.

Short-term parking is available for $0.75 per 30 minutes and a maximum rate of $8.00 per day. Long-term parking is $1 per each 30 minutes at a $5.50 maximum daily rate and a $33 maximum weekly rate. There is ample parking for over 1,500 vehicles.

For current security related jobs you can check out the 'Employment" opportunities link on the Transportation Security Administration website.

The Airport Information Center can page a passenger if the Center is staffed. The number to call is (701) 241-8168.

If someone is unable to use the stairs or the escalator, there is an elevator available to help a disabled person up to the second floor areas. The airlines are available to provide wheelchair assistance. Handicapped parking is available in the parking lot for those displaying valid permits. There are also handicap loading areas adjacent the front doors of the passenger terminal although vehicles must remain attended at all times.

You may call the airport information center at (701) 241-8168 for flight information.  It  may be difficult to get through during bad weather conditions because of the number of calls received.   Also, you may check out the Flight Information link that is updated frequently.

You may monitor the local news media as the airlines provide updated flight information to the local radio and television stations.  In addition you can call the airlines directly or check out their websites.

Northwest Airlines Flight Information 800-225-2525 or 800-441-1818    www.nwa.com

United Airlines Flight Information 800-241-6522    www.ual.com

Allegiant Air Flight Information 702-505-8888    www.allegiantair.com

Frontier Airlines Flight Information 800-432-1359    www.frontierairlines.com

Yes, for the safety of passengers, it is necessary to show a government-issued photo ID before you are allowed to board a plane. Please contact your airline for their specific procedures regarding acceptable forms of photo identification.  Minor children do not need to provide a government-issued ID.

Airline policy for lost tickets differs according to the individual airline. Contact the airline you are flying with for specific information.

No tax dollars are used to operate the airport. The Municipal Airport Authority does collect a 2 mil levy from the City of Fargo property tax which is used for funding the airport’s portion of improvement projects. Example: in 2004 the Municipal Airport Authority spent approximately $19 million constructing a runway extension which the Federal Aviation Administration funded $12 million. The airport funded the remaining $7 million.

Hector International Airport is supported completely by user fees.  This means those who utilize the airport help to pay for the airport's operational costs.  Any entity that operates on airport property has some form of agreement with the Municipal Airport Authority and pays a rental charge or fee to the airport.  Hence, those who purchase airline tickets, rent cars, park at the airport, eat or drink in the restaurant or purchase a gift at the airport are helping to contribute to the operation of the Airport.  Those who use the facility help pay for it; others do not.

The airport currently has a $4.50 passenger facility charge on all tickets departing from Fargo. This fee is used to fund construction (runway/taxiway) projects, terminal improvements, equipment acquisition, repayment of bonds etc.  In addition the airlines pays the airport on the average $3.73 per passenger for airport operational expenses (landing fees, terminal rent, airport fire department, etc).  In total $8.11 from each passenger is paid to the airport.

Currently the federal government charges a 7.5% tax on all airline tickets. This money is used to fund the Federal Aviation Administration which in turn funds 90% of most aviation projects at airports all over the entire United States.

Northwest (including partners Mesaba, Compass and Pinnacle), United Express (Skywest), Frontier (Lynx) and Allegiant Air serve Fargo with non-stop service to Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Phoenix/Mesa and Las Vegas.

The airlines are requesting that passengers arrive 75 minutes before their scheduled departure for a domestic flight.  If you are traveling to an international destination, you should arrive 2 hours prior departure.

To purchase tickets contact the airlines directly or a travel agent. It is also an option to purchase tickets from the airline ticket counter during normal business hours but only during times when flights are not departing.

Where can I find information on luggage?

Each airline has different luggage policies.  To get specific information, please go to the appropriate website.

Northwest Airlines    Luggage Information

United Airlines    Luggage Information

Allegiant Air    Luggage Information

Frontier Airlines    Luggage Information

The airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.  The passenger terminal building opens at approximately 4:00 a.m. and closes approximately 30 minutes after the last flight arrival.