North Dakota Aeronautics Commission

09/08/2026

In 2020, the NDAA established a fund to provide financial assistance to High School Juniors, Seniors or recent GED recipients who plan to pursue advanced education in the field of aviation. Students planning to attend post-secondary education in the areas of Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance,...

08/31/2026

The U.S. Air Force has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion and modification of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) airspace.

Public comments are due September 8, 2026.

We encourage aviation stakeholders to review the Draft EIS and provide comments during this important stage of the process. Visit the project website to learn more -

Environmental Impact Statement Optimization of the Powder River Training Complex

08/24/2026

Join us at one of four public presentations this week to learn how aviation supports North Dakota’s economy and communities—and explore the opportunities ahead for our state’s aviation system.

Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Bismarck Airport ARFF Building
2301 University Drive, Bldg. 14, Bismarck, ND

Tuesday, August 25 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Minot Council Chambers
10 3rd Ave SW, Minot, ND

Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
The Hive
375 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND

Thursday, August 27 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Fargo Air Museum
1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND

08/19/2026

We wish everyone a happy

We are spending the day with the North Dakota Aviation Association • Fly-ND and Airport association of North Dakota at the 2026 Fly-ND summit.

08/17/2026

The airports in Mandan, Parshall, International Peace Gardens, Wahpeton, Watford City, and Westhope have recently joined the growing network of FAA Weather Camera sites across our state.

With these new additions, 23 airport weather camera systems are now operational in North Dakota—providing real-time visual weather information to help pilots make safer and more informed flight decisions.

To explore live camera feeds and learn more, visit the FAA Weather Camera website.

FAA weather camera imagery, aviation and weather data, flight planning and weather monitoring tools, and other resources for pilots, forecasters, ...

08/13/2026

A reminder that nominations for the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame are due to our office by August 31st to be in consideration for induction at next Spring's Fly ND conference. View our website to learn more about the process.

The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame was established to honor those who have made major achievements in aviation, in North Dakota. ND Aviation Hall of Fame inductees must have the following attributes:

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

The summer issue of the ND Aviation Quarterly is now available!

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

08/04/2026

Aviation is an essential part of North Dakota's economy and quality of life.

From crop dusters to commercial airlines. From lifesaving medical flights to military missions. From unmanned aircraft to aerospace innovation. Aviation connects communities, supports businesses, strengthens critical industries, and creates economic opportunity across our state.

The 2025 North Dakota Aviation Economic Impact Study found that North Dakota's aviation and aerospace industry generates $3.6 billion in annual economic output and supports nearly 29,000 jobs across the state.

Join us at one of four public presentations later this month to learn more about the study's findings, discover how aviation contributes to North Dakota's economy and communities, and discuss the opportunities that lie ahead for our state's aviation system.