Hector International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fargo, United States. Its IATA code is FAR and its ICAO code is KFAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 9,001 ft (2,744 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FAR
- ICAO code
- KFAR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 902 ft (275 m)
- Coordinates
- 46.9207, -96.8158
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,302 ft · 1,921 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,801 ft · 1,159 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 18/36 | 9,001 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hector International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GFK Grand Forks International Airport | Grand Forks, United States | 118 km · 73 mi |
| TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport | Thief River Falls, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| JMS Jamestown Regional Airport | Jamestown, United States | 141 km · 88 mi |
| ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport | Aberdeen, United States | 205 km · 127 mi |
| DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport | Devils Lake, United States | 206 km · 128 mi |
| BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | Brainerd, United States | 213 km · 132 mi |
| ATY Watertown Regional Airport | Watertown, United States | 225 km · 140 mi |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | Saint Cloud, United States | 261 km · 162 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FAR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,808 | 1,123 | 976 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,968 | 1,223 | 1,063 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,315 | 1,439 | 1,250 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,063 | 1,903 | 1,654 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,492 | 4,034 | 3,505 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,830 | 4,244 | 3,688 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,081 | 4,400 | 3,823 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,832 | 5,488 | 4,769 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,249 | 5,747 | 4,994 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,309 | 5,784 | 5,026 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,791 | 6,084 | 5,287 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,518 | 7,157 | 6,219 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,600 | 7,208 | 6,264 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,270 | 8,867 | 7,705 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,277 | 8,871 | 7,709 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,720 | 9,147 | 7,948 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FARGO APP/DEP | 120.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.500 |
| GND | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| RDO | GRAND FORKS RDO | 122.425 |
| TWR | FARGO TWR | 133.800 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hector International Airport?
The IATA code of Hector International Airport is FAR and its ICAO code is KFAR.
Where is Hector International Airport located?
Hector International Airport is in Fargo, North Dakota, United States, at 46.9207, -96.8158.
What time zone is Hector International Airport in?
Hector International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hector International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 9,001 ft (2,744 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hector International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), about 118 km (73 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.