Minot Air Force Base (KMIB)
Medium airport · Minot, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Minot Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMIB |
| IATA | MIB |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°24'56" W 101°21'29" 48.41560, -101.35800 |
| Location | Minot, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 13,197 ft (4022 m) | 300 ft | CON | Yes |
Minot Air Force Base at a glance
Minot Air Force Base is a medium airport in Minot, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as MIB. The field elevation of 1,667 ft (508 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMIB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 13,197 ft (4022 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMIB 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 Minot Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minot International Airport | KMOT | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Williston Basin International Airport | KXWA | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Devils Lake Regional Airport | KDVL | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minot Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,667 ft field elevation of Minot Air Force Base 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 Minot Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Minot Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Minot Air Force Base is KMIB, and its IATA code is MIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minot Air Force Base above sea level?
Minot Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet (508 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Minot Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 48.4156, -101.3580 — in Minot, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Minot International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KMIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMIB 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 Minot Air Force Base?
Minot Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 13,197 ft (4022 m) with a CON surface.