FAR · KFAR · Hector International Airport

Hector International Airport (FAR)

Fargo, United States · medium airport · 46.921° -96.816° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeFAR
ICAO CodeKFAR
Typemedium airport
NameHector International Airport
MunicipalityFargo
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude46.921° N
Longitude-96.816° W
Elevation902 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionFargo
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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✈ Airlines Serving FAR

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (46.9°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Hector International Airport serves the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area in North Dakota's Red River Valley. Named after local civic leader Martin Hector, it functions as the primary commercial gateway for eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. The medium-sized facility handles a mix of scheduled passenger, cargo, and general aviation operations.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far is Hector International Airport from downtown Fargo?
A: The airport is located approximately 3 miles northwest of downtown Fargo, typically a 10-15 minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: What airlines operate at FAR?
A: Major carriers including Delta, United, American, and Allegiant provide scheduled service, with most routes connecting to hubs like Minneapolis, Denver, and Chicago.

Q: Does the airport offer international flights
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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