5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“They have a couple stores in the terminal after security to get snacks and drinks and items needed for travel.”
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Airports / North Dakota / FAR
Medium airport · FAR
Hector International Airport.
Fargo, North Dakota · 902 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,457 ratings
0
Operators based
902
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fargo, North DakotaELEV 902 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,457
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
902
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to GFK
Field standing
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Overview
Hector International Airport (KFAR / FAR) is a mid-sized airport serving Fargo, North Dakota. The airport sits 902 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FAR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Grand Forks International Airport (GFK, 63 nm), Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR, 67 nm), and Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF, 73 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 9,001-foot paved runway, FAR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FAR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 119th Wing and Happy Hooligans. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fargo.
2 FBOs serve KFAR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Fargo Aircraft Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- During regular FBO business hours; call FBO for hours of operation
- Unicom 129.025
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Fargo Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe’ve dedicated ourselves to you. An exceptional and seamless experience on every occasion. We promise to always go the extra mile for our customers. We love what we do and it shows. Award-winning service, uncompromising safety, and delivering a truly “WOW” experience is a part of our daily routine. Well-appointed facilities and unbeatable value complete the package.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.525
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This is our home state airport which we travel in and out when we fly.”
kb7obm5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hector International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KFAR
IATA
FAR
FAA / Local
FAR
Elevation
902 ft
Coordinates
46.9207° N · 96.8158° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ND fields
state range 795–2,982 ft
At 902 ft, FAR sits lower than 84% of the 19 North Dakota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,001 ft
- 18/369,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09/276,302 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 13/313,801 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,001 ft
FAR's 9,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmGFKGrand Forks International AirportGrand Forks
- 67nmRDRGrand Forks Air Force BaseGrand Forks
- 73nmTVFThief River Falls Regional AirportThief River Falls
- 76nmJMSJamestown Regional AirportJamestown
- 85nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
- 86nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
Location
Open the full mapKFAR · Hector International Airport · Fargo, ND
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FAR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Denver (DEN) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 638 nm | 1h 53m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 751 nm | 2h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 791 nm | 2h 14m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 845 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FAR?
- Hector International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FAR?
- Hector International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hector International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve FAR: Fargo Aircraft Services and Fargo Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FAR?
- The closest alternate is Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), about 63 nm away, followed by Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FAR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 31m (483 nm), Denver about 1h 40m (545 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 51m (620 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.