Minot International Airport (KMOT)
Medium airport · Minot, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMOT |
| IATA | MOT |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°15'29" W 101°16'45" 48.25801, -101.27912 |
| Location | Minot, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,348 ft (1935 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,700 ft (2347 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Minot International Airport at a glance
Minot International Airport is a medium airport in Minot, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as MOT. The field elevation of 1,716 ft (523 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMOT 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 7,700 ft (2347 m) of con 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 KMOT 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 International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minot Air Force Base | KMIB | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Bismarck Municipal Airport | KBIS | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Devils Lake Regional Airport | KDVL | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minot International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,716 ft field elevation of Minot 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 Minot International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Minot International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Minot International Airport is KMOT, and its IATA code is MOT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minot International Airport above sea level?
Minot International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet (523 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 International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.2580, -101.2791 — in Minot, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Minot Air Force Base, about 18 km away.
Does KMOT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMOT 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 International Airport?
Minot International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,700 ft (2347 m) with a CON surface.