Hector International Airport (KFAR)
Medium airport · Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFAR |
| IATA | FAR |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°55'15" W 96°48'57" 46.92070, -96.81580 |
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,302 ft (1921 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,801 ft (1159 m) | 75 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Hector International Airport at a glance
Hector International Airport is a medium airport in Fargo, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as FAR. The field elevation of 902 ft (275 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFAR 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 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 9,001 ft (2744 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFAR 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 Hector International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks International Airport | KGFK | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | KRDR | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Thief River Falls Regional Airport | KTVF | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Jamestown Regional Airport | KJMS | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Bemidji Regional Airport | KBJI | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hector International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 902 ft field elevation of Hector International 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 Hector International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hector International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hector International Airport is KFAR, and its IATA code is FAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hector International Airport above sea level?
Hector International Airport sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hector International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9207, -96.8158 — in Fargo, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grand Forks International Airport, about 118 km away.
Does KFAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFAR 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 Hector International Airport?
Hector International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,001 ft (2744 m) with a CON surface.