FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you drive by Hector International Airport Tuesday night, you’ll likely see a fire. The airport’s fire department will be doing a training exercise from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. They say you should not be alarmed if you see open flames beginning around 8 p.m. while the training exercise is underway. They expect it will…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven announces that Sky Range is bringing its hypersonic missile testing program to Hector International Airport in Fargo. It is creating a data processing center to catch up with adversaries that have an arsenal of hypersonic missiles. “This approach will speed up innovation and development of these systems, keeping North Dakota…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport sees a record number of people flying in July. Last month, the airport had a record 44,902 passengers board a plane. The previous record for July was set in 2019 with over 43,000 passengers. The boardings last month represent a 13 percent increase over 2022 numbers. Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says, “Travel numbers…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – As Fargo’s Hector International Airport prepares to break ground on a terminal expansion which will more than double its size, the Municipal Airport Authority and members of the Fargo City Commission met Monday to discuss the possible addition of a parking garage. MAA board chair John Cosgriff said the board is considering a four-level structure that would…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport’s expansion will add five terminals and update its apron. The goal is to start breaking ground in September and finish the project by the end of 2025. Officials say the city’s growth is one big reason for change with data that shows passenger boardings are trending upwards in the last twenty years. “This…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who planned on serving just one term on the Fargo City Commission but ended up staying for 32 years, has died. Gilbert Bromenschenkel died on Saturday, April 22 according to family posts on social media and Boulger Funeral Home. Bromenschenkel was born in St. Cloud in 1930. He and his wife, Doris, moved to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The high number of people flying in and out of Fargo has helped Hector International Airport set a record. The airport reports that 98,376 passengers arrived or departed from Hector in March. That is a record for the airport. The previous record for passengers was set in December 2019, before the start of the pandemic, with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sun Country Airlines is offering Landline motorcoach service five days a week from Fargo to Minneapolis beginning in March. It’s like a connecting flight to the Twin Cities for $15 one-way or $30 dollars round-trip. Passengers can check their bags in Fargo and the airline will take them to their plane in Minneapolis. There’s also a…
FARGO (KVRR) – A commuter jet heading to Devils Lake Wednesday morning made an unscheduled stop in Fargo because of a mechanical issue. Fargo Airport Authority Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says the United Express flight originated in Denver. There were 36 people on board. The flight landed in Fargo without incident at around 11:15 am. The problem involved an issue…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Airport Authority wants your feedback to help to guide the Hector International Airport’s terminal renovation and expansion project. There will be an online presentation December 20th at 8:00 AM. It will show concepts and will allow for audience participation through polls. Architectural and engineering firm Mead and Hunt will use the information and work with…
