Bemidji Regional Airport

What Bemidji Regional Airport does

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) is a publicly owned regional airport in Beltrami County, Minnesota, operated since January 1, 2009 by the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority, an independent government entity with its own tax levy. The airport sits on more than 1,880 acres and provides two paved runways (7,004 ft and 5,700 ft) equipped with ILS, VOR/DME, GPS and AWOS weather systems, plus a 28,738 sq ft terminal with a passenger boarding bridge and geothermal HVAC capable of handling aircraft up to 737-800/900 and Airbus 319/320 sizes.

Its commercial offering is anchored by SkyWest operating as Delta Connect with two daily CRJ-550 round-trips to Minneapolis/St. Paul, supplemented by 5-7 annual B737 charter flights to Laughlin, NV by Sun Country Airlines. General aviation and FBO functions are delivered through Bemidji Aviation Services, which provides 100LL and Jet A fuel (including a 24/7 self-serve 100LL system), maintenance, hangar rentals (T-hangars, Quonset, corporate, carousel), aircraft rental, flight training and pilot supplies. The airport also offers free short- and long-term parking (486 spaces) and hosts periodic TSA PreCheck enrollment events.

Revenue mechanics combine tax-levy funding, FAA Airport Improvement Program grants, airline landing/facility fees, FBO pass-through revenue, hangar rental income and ancillary services. The customer base spans business and recreational travelers to Northern Minnesota, private pilots and corporate aircraft operators, and community organizations (Bemidji Flying Club, EAA Chapter 1397). The Authority is governed by a five-member board and led by Executive Director Kyle Christiansen.

Name

Bemidji Regional Airport

Legal name

Bemidji Regional Airport Authority

Website

https://bemidjiairport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) is a public regional airport in Northern Minnesota, operated by the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority, providing scheduled Delta/SkyWest CRJ-550 service to Minneapolis/St. Paul, charter flights via Sun Country, and full-service general aviation support through Bemidji Aviation FBO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Thin-Route / Rural Community Regional Airlines (THABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Commercial aviation
• General aviation FBO
• Aircraft hangar rental
• Aviation fuel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bemidji

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tax Levy Funding: Airport Authority operates with its own tax levy and funding responsibilities, transitioned from joint city/county ownership on January 1, 2009 to provide additional visibility of financial structure
2. Commercial Air Service Fees: Revenue from scheduled commercial airline operations including landing fees and facility charges from Delta Air Lines and charter operators
3. FBO Services Revenue: Fixed Base Operator services including fuel sales (100LL and Jet A), maintenance, hangar rental, plane rental, flight training, and pilot supplies
4. Hangar Rental: Rental income from corporate hangars, T-hangars, Quonset huts, and carousel hangars managed by Airport Authority and Bemidji Aviation
5. Federal FAA AIP Funding: Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grants for capital projects including runway rehabilitation, terminal expansion, and infrastructure upgrades

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bemidji Regional Airport operates a public-use regional airport providing scheduled commercial passenger air service to Minneapolis/St. Paul via SkyWest dba Delta Connect, charter flights to Laughlin, NV via Sun Country Airlines, and full-service general aviation support through its FBO Bemidji Aviation Services. The airport also leases hangars (corporate, T-hangars, Quonset, and carousel) and offers free passenger parking on its 1,880-acre campus with two runways of 7,004 and 5,700 feet.

Product overview

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) is a regional travel hub serving Northern Minnesota, offering commercial air service via Delta Connect to Minneapolis/St. Paul, charter flights via Sun Country Airlines, and comprehensive general aviation support through its FBO Bemidji Aviation. The airport provides multiple infrastructure services including free parking, hangar rentals (corporate, T-hangars, Quonset, and carousel hangars), terminal facilities, and TSA PreCheck enrollment services. The airport spans over 1,880 acres with two runways (7,004 feet and 5,700 feet) and supports aircraft up to Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Air Service Scheduled daily commercial passenger air service with two arrivals and two departures daily to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport via SkyWest dba Delta Connect using CRJ-550 50-seat regional jets, for passengers traveling to/from the Bemidji region.
• FBO Services (Bemidji Aviation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Terminal capacity doubled to handle multiple flights up to 737-800/900s and AirBus 319/320s comfortably
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Delta Air LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary commercial airline partner providing scheduled daily round-trip service to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport using CRJ-550 regional jets operated by SkyWest dba Delta Connect. Tickets available through Delta.com, travel agencies, and online travel services.
• SkyWest dba Delta ConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional airline operator providing scheduled commercial air service to MSP using CRJ-550 aircraft (50-seat jets) with two daily arrivals and two departures.
• MN Airlines dba Sun Country AirlinessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter service provider operating B737 aircraft to Laughlin, NV approximately 5-7 times per year.
• Bemidji Aviation Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing fuel (100LL and Jet A), maintenance services, hangar space management, plane rental, flight training, pilot supplies, and pilot lounge. Manages Quonset hangars, T-hangars, and carousel hangar at 4303, 4317, and 4329 Hangar Dr NW. Contact: 218-751-1880 or www.bemidjiaviation.com
• Visit BemidjiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization providing visitor information, lodging recommendations, and recreational attraction details for the Bemidji area.
• Bemidji Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization partnered for community events including TSA Precheck registration drives and economic development initiatives.
• Bemidji Flying ClubminorOthersLocal flying club supporting general aviation community in the Bemidji area. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 805-325-3464.
• EAA Chapter 1397minorOthersLocal chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association with meetings second Thursday of every month. EAA members receive $0.30/per gallon fuel discount at Bemidji Aviation FBO during AirVenture (July 21 - August 1).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hector International Airport (Fargo): Larger regional airport in the upper Midwest serving the Fargo-Moorhead area with commercial airline service. Comparable as a publicly-operated regional airport with multiple airline partners and broader service network than Bemidji.
• Duluth International Airport: Larger regional airport serving northeastern Minnesota with commercial airline service and general aviation facilities. Comparable as a publicly-operated regional airport in Minnesota with similar governance structure and FAA funding reliance.
• Bismarck Airport: Regional airport serving Bismarck-Mandan area in North Dakota. Comparable as a publicly-operated regional airport with commercial airline service and general aviation facilities in a similar upper Midwest market.
• Minot International Airport: Regional airport in northwestern North Dakota serving a similar small market catchment. Comparable as a publicly-operated regional airport with commercial service and general aviation infrastructure in an analogous upper Midwest setting.
• Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport: Another Minnesota regional airport providing commercial service to the Brainerd Lakes area. Comparable as a regional airport serving a similar Northern Minnesota market with general aviation facilities and limited commercial airline service.

Direct peers

• Range Regional Airport (Hibbing): Regional airport in northeastern Minnesota with similar size, infrastructure, and general aviation focus. Directly comparable as a thin-route Minnesota regional airport serving a small population catchment with limited commercial service.
• Grand Rapids–Itasca County Airport: Regional airport serving Itasca County in north-central Minnesota. Comparable as a regional facility with general aviation services and infrastructure serving a similar Northern Minnesota catchment area.
• Thief River Falls Regional Airport: Small regional airport in northwestern Minnesota with comparable infrastructure size and general aviation services. Directly comparable as a publicly-operated regional airport serving a similar rural Minnesota market.
• Falls International Airport (International Falls): Small regional airport in northern Minnesota with similar infrastructure footprint and service profile. Comparable as a thin-route regional facility serving a remote Northern Minnesota community with general aviation and limited scheduled service.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: Large FBO operator providing fuel, maintenance, and hangar services at airports nationwide. Comparable to Bemidji Aviation's FBO operations as a major industry incumbent in aviation services and fixed base operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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