dickinson theodore roosevelt regional airport

What dickinson theodore roosevelt regional airport does

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (KDIK) is a publicly owned municipal regional airport located at 11120 42nd Street SW, Dickinson, North Dakota, and operated by the Dickinson Municipal Airport Authority, a political subdivision of the State of North Dakota. The airport provides commercial passenger air service via United Airlines, which operates two daily round-trip flights to Denver with onward worldwide connections, and general aviation services through Western Edge Aviation, the on-site Fixed Base Operator offering Avfuel-branded AvGas 100LL and Jet-A fuels, flight instruction, and on-demand charter flights.

Its service catchment spans western North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northwest South Dakota, with the airport positioning itself as the primary air gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Badlands, and the town of Medora. Core infrastructure includes 24/7 runway availability subject to NOTAM closure, TSA security screening with PreCheck, on-site parking, five car rental operators (Hertz, Dollar, National, Enterprise, Big Daddy's), and a network of taxi and hotel shuttle services. Revenue is generated through airline landing and facility fees, parking fees (capped at $8/day, $48/week), FBO fuel and service fees, car rental concession arrangements, and tenant leases. The airport is managed by Airport Manager Kelly Braun.

A major infrastructure upgrade is underway: runway 15-33 reconstruction was completed in phases around 2019, and a new commercial terminal is planned for completion in 2027, funded in part through a Passenger Facility Charge program (PFC 3 notice issued March 16, 2026). The airport also maintains a DBE program (FY 25-27 goal setting methodology) and a Title VI Plan in compliance with FAA requirements. The airport is not a private equity or venture-backed entity; it is a public governmental infrastructure asset serving the tri-state region's transportation and tourism needs.

Name

dickinson theodore roosevelt regional airport

Legal name

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport

Website

https://dickinsonairport.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (KDIK) is a municipal regional airport in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving western North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northwest South Dakota with two daily United Airlines round-trip flights to Denver and FBO services through Western Edge Aviation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Commercial aviation operations
• General aviation services
• Fixed base operator services
• Aviation fuel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dickinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Airline Landing and Facility Fees: Revenue generated from commercial airline operations including landing fees and facility charges from United Airlines and general aviation operators
2. Parking Fees: Daily and weekly parking fees collected from travelers parking at the airport. First 30 minutes free, $1 for 31 min-1 hour, $1 per additional half hour, max $8/day, max $48/week

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport is a municipal regional airport that provides commercial passenger air service via United Airlines with two daily round-trip flights to Denver, supports general aviation through its on-site Fixed Base Operator (Western Edge Aviation), and offers passenger amenities including parking and ground transportation coordination. The airport serves as the primary air gateway for western North Dakota, eastern Montana, and northwest South Dakota, providing connections to worldwide destinations and access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Badlands, and Medora.

Product overview

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport is a municipal regional airport offering air travel services with United Airlines as the commercial carrier operating 2 daily round-trip flights to Denver. The airport partners with Western Edge Aviation FBO for aviation fuel services (AvGas 100LL and Jet-A), flight instruction, and charter flights. Ground services include on-site parking, multiple car rental providers (Hertz, Dollar, National, Enterprise, Big Daddy's), taxi services, and hotel shuttle connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Operations
• Western Edge Aviation FBO Services
• Airport Parking Services
• Ground Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• New Commercial Terminal Coming in 2027 - Major infrastructure upgrade underway

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and strategic.

• United AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Airlines is the primary commercial airline partner operating 2 daily round-trip flights to Denver, providing connections to worldwide destinations. Offers low airfares for business travelers with no Saturday night stay required. Passengers book through 1-800-864-8331 or united.com.
• Western Edge AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Edge Aviation is the full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the airport, offering Avfuel branded AvGas 100LL and Jet-A, flight instruction, and on-demand charter flights. Located at Dickinson, ND 58602, Phone: (701) 483-4221.
• HertzmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-airport car rental partner located at airport with phone (701) 483-1495 and website www.hertz.com
• Dollar Rent A CarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-airport car rental partner with phone (701) 456-8436 and website www.dollar.com
• National Car RentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-airport car rental partner with phone (844) 393-9989 and website www.nationalcar.com
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-airport car rental partner with phone (701) 483-7850 and website www.enterprise.com
• Big Daddy's Auto RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned car rental business with current fleet including 2025 Ford Bronco Sport AWD. Available for daily or weekly rent with 250 miles per day. Pickup/dropoff at airport Reserved Front Row Parking or main office at 701 8th Ave SE, Dickinson. Phone: (701) 690-1130.
• Dickinson Area Chamber of CommercestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership-based organization serving more than 450 businesses and organizations in Dickinson and southwest North Dakota. Serves as vehicle for mobilizing the business community for improvement of Dickinson area.
• North Dakota Aeronautics CommissionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency established in 1947 by the State Legislature with responsibility for state aviation functions. Five-member board appointed by Governor for five-year terms.
• Theodore Roosevelt National ParkstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational park whose history is tied to Theodore Roosevelt's visit in 1883. The airport markets itself as the gateway to the park, benefiting both tourism and airport visibility.
• MedorastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric town founded in April 1883 by Marquis de Mores. Home to the Medora Musical and Bully Pulpit Golf course. Airport promotes Medora as a key attraction served by the airport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Bismarck Airport: Public regional airport in Bismarck, North Dakota, operating under an airport authority structure with scheduled commercial service and similar FAA Part 139 obligations. Most directly comparable in geography, governance model, and catchment dynamics.
• Minot International Airport: North Dakota regional airport operated by the Minot Airport Authority with scheduled commercial flights and general aviation services. Comparable in scale, single-carrier reliance, and rural catchment economics.
• Williston Basin International Airport: Modern North Dakota regional airport serving the Bakken oilfield with scheduled commercial service. Strongly comparable to Dickinson given shared energy-sector customer base, similar capacity profile, and recently completed terminal infrastructure.
• Rapid City Regional Airport: South Dakota regional airport with scheduled commercial service and tourism-leveraged traffic (gateway to Mount Rushmore, Black Hills). Comparable in leisure/tourism-driven passenger mix and mid-sized airport authority governance.
• Yellowstone Regional Airport: Regional airport in Cody, Wyoming operating as a tourism gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Closely comparable to Dickinson's national-park-gateway value proposition, scale, and carrier profile.
• Glacier Park International Airport: Montana regional airport (FCA) serving Glacier National Park with scheduled commercial service and general aviation. Comparable as a national-park gateway airport with similar seasonal traffic patterns and rural catchment.

Regional players

• Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport: Eastern Montana regional airport serving the Bakken oil region with general aviation and limited commercial service. Comparable in energy-sector-leveraged general aviation traffic and small-scale regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Aviation: Largest U.S. network of Fixed Base Operators providing fueling, ground handling, and charter services across 100+ airports. Comparable to Western Edge Aviation's on-airport FBO operations at a portfolio scale.
• Signature Flight Support: Global FBO and business aviation services platform operating at major business and regional airports. Comparable to Western Edge's private aviation terminal and FBO service offering, including fuel, charter, and flight support.

Others

• Avfuel Corporation: Independent aviation fuel supplier whose branded AvGas 100LL and Jet-A are distributed through Western Edge Aviation at the airport. Comparable as the underlying fuel supply partner enabling the FBO revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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