Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)
Medium airport · Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBIS |
| IATA | BIS |
| Elevation | 1,661 ft (506 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°46'22" W 100°44'49" 46.77273, -100.74687 |
| Location | Bismarck, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,600 ft (2012 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 8,794 ft (2680 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bismarck Municipal Airport at a glance
Bismarck Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as BIS. The field elevation of 1,661 ft (506 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBIS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 8,794 ft (2680 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBIS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bismarck Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobridge Municipal Airport | KMBG | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | KDIK | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Jamestown Regional Airport | KJMS | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Minot International Airport | KMOT | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bismarck Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,661 ft field elevation of Bismarck Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bismarck Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bismarck Municipal Airport is KBIS, and its IATA code is BIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bismarck Municipal Airport above sea level?
Bismarck Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,661 feet (506 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bismarck Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.7727, -100.7469 — in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mobridge Municipal Airport, about 139 km away.
Does KBIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBIS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bismarck Municipal Airport?
Bismarck Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,794 ft (2680 m) with a ASP surface.