FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is held at Hector International Airport for the terminal expansion and new parking garage. Gov. Doug Burgum along with Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and local leaders were on hand for the event. The $195 million project will renovate the current 5 gates, and will add 4 new gates to the airport….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local and state leaders will be at Hector International Airport on Monday morning at 10 for a groundbreaking ceremony. Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. John Hoeven will be on hand as the terminal expansion and parking garage project begins. The nearly $200 million project includes expanding the current terminal to nine gates, an apron expansion and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A full-scale disaster drill was held at Hector International Airport this morning in Fargo. And despite the rain, first responders were able to get some much needed hands on experience. The incident revolved around a plane crash after it hit some birds causing major problems at Hector. Throughout the exercise, patients were treated for different injuries…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The FAA is investigating a report that a green laser was aimed at a small airplane, about eight miles from Hector International Airport in Fargo. The incident happened around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. The aircraft was flying at 3,500 feet. No one was hurt. Last year, pilots across the country reported more than 13,300 laser strikes. More than…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport has some new artwork thanks to the sixth year of the ArtWORKS program. The exhibit by local artist Hope Thier features whimsical characters, with dinosaurs in bowties, playing hockey, and drinking wine. The paintings are installed above the baggage area, with reprints being displayed at the departure gate. The Arts Partnership chose to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is chipping in $10 million for the Hector International Airport terminal expansion project. It is just a fraction of the expected $80 million federal cost share for the project. The entire remodel and expansion is expected to cost $155 million. Work is set to begin in the spring to expand the current terminal to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — TSA officers stopped a passenger from bringing a loaded gun onto an airplane Thursday at Hector International Airport. The gun was spotted during a routine x-ray screening of the passenger’s carry-on luggage. A Fargo police officer responded to the checkpoint. The passenger could face a $15,000 fine and other penalties. It is the second gun detected…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) — Fargo AirSho is back for the first time since 2021. This year, the show has two new chairmen, Darren Hall and Stephen Blazek. They’re bringing back some old favorites and some new planes never seen at the AirSho. Darren Hall, CoChair for the Fargo AirSho said, “We’re excited to announce the Blue Angels will be our…
FARGO (KVRR) – The 2024 Fargo AirSho is set for July 27 & 28 at Hector International Airport in Fargo. The AirSho committee confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the event, along with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. The committee also introduced “the next generation of leaders,” Co-Chairs Steve Blazek and Darren Hall, along with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make your travels much better this upcoming weekend. “With more people being on the road. You’re sharing the roadways with more people,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow…
