Bismarck, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
KBIS
BIS
1661 ft
US-ND
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Loading...GPS Code: KBIS
Local Code: BIS
Location: 46.772701° N, -100.746002° E
Continent: NA
Type: Medium Airport
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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03/21 |
6600 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
13/31 |
8794 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
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| A/D | APP/DEP | 126.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.35 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 49.8 MHz |
| RDO | GRAND FORKS RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Taxis are readily available outside the main terminal exit. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft also serve the airport with designated passenger pickup zones.
Multiple car rental agencies have service counters located inside the terminal building, directly across from the baggage claim area. On-site companies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National/Alamo.
Public transportation is provided by Capital Area Transit (CAT). The Blue Route (Route 5) serves the airport, connecting it to downtown Bismarck. Service hours are limited, particularly on evenings and weekends, so checking the current CAT schedule is recommended.
There are 40 hotels in town. I landed at 10pm and because of the boom-bust oil business cycle had no problem getting a room on the top floor. But, something you wouldn't know from a night at the airport, the oil trains go through town every two hours. All through the night. And they are required by federal law to blow their whistle at every on grade crossing. Not a good night of sleep.
Don't plan on stopping here unless you have a room reservation. The oil industry has every hotel booked solid, there must be at least 25 hotels in town. Thanks to the great people at Bismark Aero Center who saved the day. They have a sleep room with two beds and courtesy cars. Lack of accomodations is a problem at many towns in North Dakota.