Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Bismarck.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Bismarck. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Bismarck.

Large Airports ...

Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(67 miles [107.8 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Eppley Airfield
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Eppley Airfield
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(169 miles [272 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Des Moines International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Des Moines Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kansas City Intl. (MCI/KMCI)
(214 miles [344.4 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flykci.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCI ICAO: KMCI
- GPS Coordinates: 39.297605, -94.713906<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kansas City International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Kansas City Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX/KSUX)
(43 miles [69.2 km] to the northeast)
- Official website: https://flysux.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: SUX ICAO: KSUX
- GPS Coordinates: 42.402603, -96.384367<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Sioux Gateway Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Sioux Gateway Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Lincoln Airport (LNK/KLNK)
(73 miles [117.5 km] to the south)
- Official website: https://www.lincolnairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: LNK ICAO: KLNK
- GPS Coordinates: 40.850891, -96.759121<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lincoln Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Lincoln Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Central Nebraska Rgnl. (GRI/KGRI)
(97 miles [156.1 km] to the southwest)
- Official website: https://flygrandisland.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: GRI ICAO: KGRI
- GPS Coordinates: 40.967543, -98.309639<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Central Nebraska Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Joe Foss Fld. (FSD/KFSD)
(115 miles [185.1 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://www.sfairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FSD ICAO: KFSD
- GPS Coordinates: 43.582013, -96.741914<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Joe Foss Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Joe Foss Fld.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Pender Muni. (FAA ID: 0C4)
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.113418, -96.727813<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Pender Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Pender Muni.
Wayne Muni. (ICAO: KLCG)
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KLCG
- GPS Coordinates: 42.241606, -96.982271<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Wayne Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Wayne Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Scribner State Airport (FAA ID: SCB)
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 41.610333, -96.629861<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Scribner State Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Scribner State Airport
Karl Stefan Meml. (OFK/KOFK)
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OFK ICAO: KOFK
- GPS Coordinates: 41.985464, -97.435111<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Karl Stefan Meml.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Laurel Muni. (FAA ID: 08NE)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.431667, -97.079492<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Laurel Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Laurel Muni.
- Fremont Muni. (ICAO: KFET)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KFET
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.449141, -96.520220<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Fremont Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Fremont Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Tekamah Muni. (ICAO: KTQE)
  (38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KTQE
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.763528, -96.177944<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Tekamah Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Tekamah Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Columbus Muni. (ICAO: KOLU)
  (39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KOLU
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.448000, -97.342639<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Columbus Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Columbus Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Onawa Muni. (FAA ID: K36)
  (41 miles [66 km] to the east)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.004750, -96.104083<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Onawa Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Onawa Muni.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Bismarck), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Kansas City International Airport: Decimal: 39.29760, -94.713906 DDMMSS: 39° 17' 51", -94° 42' 50"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Sioux Gateway Airport: Decimal: 42.40260, -96.384367 DDMMSS: 42° 24' 9", -96° 23' 3"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Lincoln Airport: Decimal: 40.85089, -96.759121 DDMMSS: 40° 51' 3", -96° 45' 32"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Central Nebraska Regional Airport: Decimal: 40.96754, -98.309639 DDMMSS: 40° 58' 3", -98° 18' 34"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Joe Foss Field: Decimal: 43.58201, -96.741914 DDMMSS: 43° 34' 55", -96° 44' 30"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Pender Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.11341, -96.727813 DDMMSS: 42° 6' 48", -96° 43' 40"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Wayne Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.24160, -96.982271 DDMMSS: 42° 14' 29", -96° 58' 56"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Scribner State Airport: Decimal: 41.61033, -96.629861 DDMMSS: 41° 36' 37", -96° 37' 47"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Karl Stefan Memorial Airport: Decimal: 41.98546, -97.435111 DDMMSS: 41° 59' 7", -97° 26' 6"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Laurel Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.43166, -97.079492 DDMMSS: 42° 25' 53", -97° 4' 46"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Fremont Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.44914, -96.520220 DDMMSS: 41° 26' 56", -96° 31' 12"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Tekamah Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.76352, -96.177944 DDMMSS: 41° 45' 48", -96° 10' 40"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Columbus Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.44800, -97.342639 DDMMSS: 41° 26' 52", -97° 20' 33"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Onawa Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.00475, -96.104083 DDMMSS: 42° 0' 17", -96° 6' 14"