Bismarck Airport

What Bismarck Airport does

Bismarck Airport is a municipal, government-owned commercial service airport operated by the City of Bismarck, North Dakota, and established in 1925. It functions as the primary air travel gateway for central and western North Dakota, offering scheduled commercial passenger service on four major carriers - Allegiant (Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa, seasonal Orlando/Sanford), American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare), Delta (Minneapolis/St. Paul), and United (Denver) - with direct nonstop flights to eight destinations. The airport operates a single passenger terminal with amenities including dining, TSA PreCheck enrollment, an EV charging station, and three tiers of parking (Short-Term, Long-Term, Economy), alongside ground transportation services (rental cars, taxis, shuttles, buses) and concession revenue.

The airport's underlying asset base consists of standard regional commercial airport infrastructure - a passenger terminal, runway and taxiway systems, airfield lighting, and jet bridges - supplemented by general aviation facilities served through two Fixed Base Operators (Executive Air Taxi Corporation and Bismarck Aero Center). It is currently executing a multi-year capital program (2025-2027) covering jet bridge replacement at Gates 2 and 3, Taxiway Charlie North reconstruction, parking equipment modernization, and the Runway 3/21 and Taxiway D Rehabilitation Project, supported in part by an $8.2 million FAA Airport Improvement Program grant secured in July 2025. A Terminal Area Study initiated in 2025 with Ubl Design Group and Mead & Hunt signals further planned capacity and amenity investments.

Bismarck Airport generates revenue through transaction-based parking fees, ground transportation and concession arrangements, rental car operator agreements, and recurring office and building leases (including Building 21, a 7,006 sq ft office facility on a 49,200 sq ft fenced parcel). As a municipal entity, it is funded through a combination of operating revenues, passenger facility charges, and competitive FAA grants rather than private capital. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through the physical terminal and the bismarckairport.com website, with marketing support from tourism partnerships (ND Tourism, Bismarck No Boundaries). The organization operates with 11-50 employees and reports no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Bismarck Airport

Legal name

Bismarck Airport, ND

Website

https://bismarckairport.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bismarck Airport is a municipal commercial service airport serving central and western North Dakota, operating a passenger terminal with scheduled flights on four airlines to eight destinations, parking and ground transportation services, general aviation FBOs, and office leasing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Commercial Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial airport services
• Passenger terminal operations
• Airport parking services
• General aviation facilities
• Fixed base operator services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parking Services: The airport operates terminal parking lots including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Economy lots. Revenue generated through hourly, daily, and weekly parking fees.
2. Office and Building Leases: Building 21 office space available for lease (7,006 sq ft) with additional 1,949 sq ft open space area. Property includes fenced parcel with controlled access, 32 parking spots, and various amenities.
3. Ground Transportation and Concessions: Revenue from rental car companies, taxi/limo services, bus options, and terminal concessions including food and beverage services.
4. Federal Aviation Administration Grants: Competitive FAA grants for airfield improvements, including $8.2 million secured for runway and taxiway rehabilitation projects under the Airport Improvement Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bismarck Airport operates a commercial air terminal providing passenger services including flight arrivals and departures, security screening, ticketing, and baggage handling for four airline partners. The airport also offers parking facilities (Short-Term, Long-Term, Economy), ground transportation services (rental cars, shuttles, taxi, limo, bus), an EV charging station, general aviation services through two Fixed Based Operators, and commercial office space leasing through Building 21.

Product overview

Bismarck Airport is a regional commercial and general aviation airport serving central and western North Dakota. The airport operates a unified terminal facility offering commercial passenger services through four airline partners (Allegiant, American, Delta, United) with direct service to eight destinations. The airport provides integrated ground services including parking facilities, rental cars, and ground transportation. General aviation operations are supported through two Fixed Based Operators. The airport also offers commercial office space leasing through Building 21 and maintains 24/7 airfield operations with an Air Traffic Control Tower.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Terminal Services Full-service passenger terminal offering flight arrivals and departures, security checkpoint, ticket counters, baggage services, and terminal amenities (including two cafes) for commercial airline passengers.
• Commercial Airline Service Commercial passenger air service to eight destinations via four airlines: Allegiant (Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa, seasonal Orlando/Sanford), American Airlines (Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago O'Hare), Delta (Minneapolis/St. Paul), and United (Denver).
• Parking and Ground Transportation Short-term, long-term, and economy parking lots; EV charging station; rental cars; airport shuttles; taxi, limo, and bus options for airport users.
• General Aviation Services Services for private and non-commercial aircraft including Fixed Based Operators (Executive Air Taxi Corporation and Bismarck Aero Center), airfield conditions, hangar facilities, and 24-hour airfield operations with Air Traffic Control Tower.
• Office Building Lease - Building 21 7,006 sq ft office building with 7 offices, conference room, reception area, copier/file room, breakroom, and open space/cubical area (1,949 sq ft addition), showers, HVAC, outdoor patio, fenced parcel with 32 parking spots, fiber line, and backup generator.
• Fixed Based Operators (FBO) Services General aviation services through two FBO operators: Executive Air Taxi Corporation (Bldg. 48) and Bismarck Aero Center (Bldg. 22), providing fueling, hangar, and ground support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nonstop service to 8 destinations via 4 major airlines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allegiant AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllegiant Air provides commercial passenger service from Bismarck Airport with nonstop flights to Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa, and seasonal service to Orlando/Sanford. Phone: 702-505-8888.
• American AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Airlines offers service from Bismarck to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Phone: 800-433-7300.
• Delta Air LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta Air Lines provides service to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Phone: 800-221-1212.
• United AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Airlines offers service to Denver. Phone: 800-241-6522.
• Executive Air Taxi CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed Based Operator providing general aviation services at Bismarck Airport. Located at 2301 University Dr., Bldg. 48. Phone: 701-258-5024.
• Bismarck Aero CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed Based Operator providing general aviation services at Bismarck Airport. Located at 2301 University Dr., Bldg. 22. Phone: 701-223-4754.
• ND TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with North Dakota Tourism for regional travel promotion and tourism development.
• Bismarck No BoundariesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnership initiative promoting travel to the Bismarck area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hector International Airport (Fargo): The other primary commercial-service airport in North Dakota. Similar municipal ownership model, comparable regional catchment, and competitive overlap on routes into the Dakotas — making it the closest direct analog for Bismarck.
• Minot International Airport: Another North Dakota municipal commercial airport with comparable passenger volumes, similar airline mix, and analogous general-aviation/FBO structure.
• Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field): Larger but structurally analogous Midwestern commercial airport operated as a regional authority. Comparable revenue mix (parking, concessions, leases) and federally funded capital program.
• Great Falls International Airport: Montana municipal commercial airport serving a similar-sized rural catchment. Relevant peer for understanding seasonal route volatility, FBO economics, and AIP-funded capital planning in Plains-state markets.
• Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport: Smaller North Dakota commercial-service airport with a similar rural-catchment profile and airline mix. Closely comparable business model and FAA-grant dependency.
• Billings-Logan International Airport: Montana's largest commercial airport but structured similarly as a municipally operated facility with comparable revenue streams and route economics. Useful for benchmarking terminal and concession monetization.
• Rapid City Regional Airport: Municipal commercial airport serving a similarly sized Mountain-Plains catchment across the state border. Directly comparable governance, AIP funding model, and tenant mix.
• Williston Basin International Airport: Recently redeveloped North Dakota municipal commercial airport. Comparable in state, governance, and reliance on federal infrastructure funding; useful benchmark for terminal-area and catchment dynamics in the Bakken region.
• Grand Forks International Airport: North Dakota municipal commercial airport of similar scale and catchment size, also served by multiple major carriers and reliant on FAA AIP funding. Direct in-state operational peer.

Others

• Bismarck Airport Authority comparison: Bismarck Aero Center (FBO): On-airport FBO partner at Bismarck; listed to capture the relevant general-aviation peer set (other regional FBOs and aviation service providers that share customers and infrastructure with the airport).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bismarckairport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bismarck-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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