Bemidji Regional Airport (KBJI)
Medium airport · Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bemidji Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBJI |
| IATA | BJI |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°30'34" W 94°56'1" 47.50940, -94.93370 |
| Location | Bemidji, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,700 ft (1737 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,004 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bemidji Regional Airport at a glance
Bemidji Regional Airport is a medium airport in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as BJI. The field elevation of 1,391 ft (424 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBJI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,004 ft (2135 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 KBJI 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 Bemidji Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thief River Falls Regional Airport | KTVF | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | KBRD | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Baudette International Airport | KBDE | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Hector International Airport | KFAR | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Range Regional Airport | KHIB | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bemidji Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,391 ft field elevation of Bemidji Regional 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 Bemidji Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bemidji Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bemidji Regional Airport is KBJI, and its IATA code is BJI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bemidji Regional Airport above sea level?
Bemidji Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet (424 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bemidji Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.5094, -94.9337 — in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thief River Falls Regional Airport, about 112 km away.
Does KBJI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBJI 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 Bemidji Regional Airport?
Bemidji Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,004 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.