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Bismarck Municipal Airport

Bismarck, United States · North America

A one-hall North Dakota capital field with Delta to Minneapolis, United to Denver, American Eagle to Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago, and seasonal Allegiant to Las Vegas and Phoenix/Mesa, $9–$14 public parking, a $1.50 city bus, and no ticketed lounge.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.0
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.5
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Arrive
90 min
before international flights
Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 10-15 minutes to downtown if pre-booked
Advance limo only
Cheapest to city
CAT Green route
$1.50 each way (reduced $0.75) · Check the live Green-3 timetable (varies by stop)
On time
83%
of departures
Terminals
1
scheduled-pax hall

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Bismarck Municipal Airport

Bismarck, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.0
Ground access7.2
Reliability7.5
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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3 photos

Triceratops exhibit on the upper level of the Bismarck Municipal Airport terminal, with baggage claim and rental-car counters visible below.

Rental-car ready lot and airfield pavement outside Bismarck Municipal Airport, with the runway complex beyond.

Overhead aerial photograph of Bismarck Municipal Airport showing both runways, taxiways, and the terminal apron.

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

The same FAQ first says every ticket counter closes 45 minutes out, then lists Allegiant/American at 45 and Delta/United at 30. Bags are 45 minutes on all four. Be at the gate 30 minutes out; the aircraft door closes 15 minutes before departure.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Ticketing and bags sit on the first floor. Boarding, The Junction, a Mamava pod, and the second ATM sit on the second floor. Official pin: 2301 University Drive, Bldg 17 Suite 225B, Bismarck, ND 58504.

American.com still reprints Bismark Airport, 2301 Univeristy Dr, and ZIP 58502. Use University Drive and 58504. Do not merge Minot (MOT), Fargo (FAR), Grand Forks (GFK), Williston (XWA), Dickinson (DIK), Jamestown (JMS), or Mandan Municipal (Y19).

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Corner Cafe sits on the first floor between ticketing and baggage claim. The Junction sits on the second floor inside the boarding area for ticketed passengers only, with a gift shop in the same space.

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

The homepage still says direct service to eight destinations on four airlines. The live Airlines and Book-a-Flight cells name six cities. Allegiant Sanford (14 Feb-4 Apr 2026) has ended; official news dated 19 Aug 2026 titles a Spring 2027 Orlando return.

The 15 Sep 2026 FlightAware board showed Delta/SkyWest to Minneapolis, United Express to Denver, and American Eagle to Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. No live Allegiant on that Tuesday evening. Wikipedia still lists PIE/SFB and Las Vegas McCarran as if current. Do not invent Frontier or a live Sanford pin.

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Official taxi page: no taxis, and ride-share is extremely limited
Homepage still says eight destinations; live airline cells name six cities
No lounge — Priority Pass Bismarck URL is 404
FAQ reprints two different counter-close times (45-all vs 45/30 by airline)

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

309,651

Terminals

1 scheduled-pax hall

On-time departures

83%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.
One 2005 passenger hall. Official Airlines and Book-a-Flight pages list Allegiant to Las Vegas and Phoenix/Mesa, American to Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare, Delta to Minneapolis/St. Paul, and United to Denver.
Official TSA page: arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. Official FAQ: Allegiant asks for two hours. American.com lists PreCheck Available and clubs Not Available. Live Priority Pass /en-GB/airport/bismarck-bis is 404.
Official taxi page: taxi services are not available, and ride share options are extremely limited. Capital Area Transit Green route serves the terminal. Official FAQ parking: Short-Term $14/day (first 30 minutes free), Long-Term $11/$66, Economy $9/$54 credit-card only.
Official Amenities page names no lounge. Official 12 Aug 2026 news: $132.2 million terminal expansion is in design, not a live extra hall. Official 5 May 2026 news: Runway 3/21 and Taxiway D rehab is underway; the airport says flights continue.

16 official sources

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Alternatives

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 18:07 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:07 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Official taxi page: no taxis, and ride-share is extremely limited
Homepage still says eight destinations; live airline cells name six cities
No lounge — Priority Pass Bismarck URL is 404
FAQ reprints two different counter-close times (45-all vs 45/30 by airline)

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

309,651

Terminals

1 scheduled-pax hall

On-time departures

83%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.
One 2005 passenger hall. Official Airlines and Book-a-Flight pages list Allegiant to Las Vegas and Phoenix/Mesa, American to Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare, Delta to Minneapolis/St. Paul, and United to Denver.
Official TSA page: arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. Official FAQ: Allegiant asks for two hours. American.com lists PreCheck Available and clubs Not Available. Live Priority Pass /en-GB/airport/bismarck-bis is 404.
Official taxi page: taxi services are not available, and ride share options are extremely limited. Capital Area Transit Green route serves the terminal. Official FAQ parking: Short-Term $14/day (first 30 minutes free), Long-Term $11/$66, Economy $9/$54 credit-card only.
Official Amenities page names no lounge. Official 12 Aug 2026 news: $132.2 million terminal expansion is in design, not a live extra hall. Official 5 May 2026 news: Runway 3/21 and Taxiway D rehab is underway; the airport says flights continue.

16 official sources

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 18:07 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:07 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 18:07 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:07 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

BISGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official clock is 90 minutes; Allegiant asks for two hours

The TSA page tells travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before the scheduled flight. The FAQ adds a two-hour ask for Allegiant and for anyone connecting to an international itinerary.

Layout

One 2005 hall — do not invent a KBIS page or merge Minot or Fargo

Food

Corner Cafe landside; The Junction airside

Official pages print no bottle tariff and no fountain map. Vending is on the first level and in the boarding area. Connect to the Bismarck Airport Wi-Fi network named in the FAQ.

Live board

Trust FlightAware over the homepage eight-destination line

Live conditions

Right now at BIS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 18:07 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 16, 23:07 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Capital-city trips that stay on the 2005 one-hall campus
Drivers who want $9–$14 official lots next to the doors
Short domestic hops to MSP, DEN, DFW, or ORD

Watch out for

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BIS.

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Official site brands the field Bismarck Airport. FAA, AirNav, and lib/airports.json use Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS). Operator is the City of Bismarck. Site: bismarckairport.com.
FAA preliminary CY 2025 commercial-service rank 176 with 309,651 enplanements (+4.65% vs 295,900). Wikipedia cites 586,000 passengers in 2024 from BTS; those are different series. This file uses 309,651 on the score card.

Full guide

Explore the BIS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Advance limo onlyCheapest: CAT Green route
View Getting There

Know before you go

Right now at BIS

Who this airport works for

Why this score

Explore the BIS guide

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