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TSA Precheck Appointments Being Accepted For June 3-7 At Hector International Airport

You must bring proper ID and pay an $85 fee for five years of service

FARGO, ND — If you fly often you might want to consider enrolling in the TSA Precheck program at Hector International Airport. You can make an appointment from June 3-7 to enroll in the TSA’s expedited screening program. It allows identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a more efficient screening experience, including keeping your shoes on. Appointments will be held in…

Area Veterans Prepare to Take Off on the Annual Honor Flight

The flight gives veterans an opportunity to see war memorials in Washington D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — Area veterans are gearing up to visit war memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. Board members, volunteers, and the veterans themselves are going over preparations for the next Veterans Honor Flight. They’re learning what they need to know in terms of air travel, clothing, and the schedule of events once they get to D.C. Honor Flight organizers…

Plane Blows Tire On Take off From Hector International

The plane blew a rear tire on take-off from Hector International Airport late Thurs. morning and a second tire shredded.

FARGO, ND (KFGO) – A passenger on a Delta Airlines flight headed to Minneapolis from Fargo says it was a wild ride. The plane blew a rear tire on take-off from Hector International Airport late Thursday morning and a second tire shredded. Passengers were bused to the terminal and no one was hurt. The CRJ aircraft is operated by Skywest…

Hector Sets Records Even During More Complaints About Delays And Luggage

delayed flights and long delays in baggage pickup leading to passenger complaints on social media

FARGO, ND — Hector International Airport in Fargo continues to set records even with the bad winter weather and long delays. Airport Authority Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says there were 37,000 passengers in January. That is an all-time record going back to 1931 when airline service started in Fargo. March was the third busiest March in the history of the airport….

Public Input Meeting Held for University Dr. N. Reconstruction Proposal

The area under construction would be between 32nd Ave. N. - 40th Ave.

FARGO, N.D. — Northern parts of University Drive are getting upgraded to be a little less country and a little more urban. “The basic plan is just to improve University Drive and turn it into more of a city street,” civil engineer Ron Solberg said. “So it will be more of like your typical city street with curb and gutter and…

Next Honor Flight Out of Hector International Airport In Fargo Is Scheduled

Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip

FARGO, ND — The next Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is set! The flight will depart Hector International Airport on Sunday morning May 19 and return Monday night on May 20. Around 90 veterans will be included in this next trip to see the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. They are still taking applications from veterans who have…

Woman Hospitalized after Getting Hit by Plow in Fargo

Despite being hospitalized, the woman did not suffer life-threatening injuries

FARGO, N.D. — A woman is in the hospital after she was struck by a snow plow outside of Hector International Airport. Police say the plow was backing up and hit the woman near the airport’s east entrance around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. The woman, who was a contractor hired by the airport, did not suffer life threatening injuries. As winter…

Fargo Airport Offers Reminders for Holiday Travelers

With more winter weather on the way, it's important to keep an eye on your flight status

FARGO– With more winter weather on the way, it’s important to keep an eye on your flight status. A representative from Hector International Airport in Fargo says weather is something flyers need to monitor, especially during the holiday season. On any given day, the airport has around 20 flight arrivals and 20 departures. Christmas can be the busiest day of…

Free Shuttle Service Now Available at Hector International Airport

It will run daily from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. through March 31

FARGO, N.D. — Traveling at Hector International Airport just got a little easier. Parking lot operators are experimenting with a free shuttle service to the terminal for people who park in the long-term and economy parking lots. The bus will run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day through March 31. Hector officials say the convenience of the shuttle service…

Private plane leaves runway at Hector International Airport

The plane was enroute to Fargo from Williston Hector said Airport Authority Exec. Dir. Shawn Dobberstein.

Courtesy: Wade JohnsonFARGO (KFGO) – A small business-type airplane left the main runway at Hector International Airport in Fargo shortly after 2 p.m. Friday.  There were no injuries and no fire according to KFGO News sources. Reporter Jim Monk says the plane, with two rear engines, left the runway on the north side of the airfield.  The plane was enroute…