KMOT

VFR

MINOT INTL

MINOT · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,715.7'
Longest RWY
7,700'13/31
Tower
07:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
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Before you fly into KMOT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,715.7'
MSL · field 1,715.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KMOT

Current METAR

Observed 07:54Z

KMOT 280754Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP195 T10391072
Wind
310° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-4°C / -7°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-314 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM N
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MOT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JENNIFER ECKMAN
Address
305 AIRPORT RD, SUITE 216, MINOT ND 58703

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 5 kt
RWY 31
312°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 312° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,716 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored132° / 312°7,700 ftCONCStandard L
08/2684° / 264°6,348 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
137,700'7,700'7,700'7,700'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
317,700'7,700'7,700'7,700'MALSR
086,348'6,348'6,348'5,958'PAPI 4-box left(3°)57', trees, 1900' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 29
265,958'5,958'6,348'6,348'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 31
LD · CAT I
MOT
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 31
KMOT · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Minot Air Force Base ASR is out of service for preventive maintenance Fridays 0700 to 0900 and alternate Tuesdays 0630 to 0830.Show FAA
  • The airfield standard traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet; overfly altitude is 1500 feet.Show FAA
  • Radio-equipped aircraft must announce on the common traffic advisory frequency 118.2 when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, contact the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Taxiways E, B2, F, and A are marked with edge reflectors.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Customs service is available 24 hours; for customs call 701-838-6704.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 31; runway end identifier lights for runways 08 and 26; high intensity runway lights for runways 08/26 and 13/31 on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators for runways 08, 13, and 26 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 500/rigid/concrete/weight/taxiway.Show FAA
  • 08/26The pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 320/flexible/concrete/excellent/taxiway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 approach has a clearance slope ratio of 24 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies to all commercial freight and commuter aircraft and all aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMOT

Answer card
ICAO
KMOT
Name
MINOT INTL
Location
MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,715.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,715.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 7,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Minot Intl is in Minot, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,715.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 13/31 at 7,700 ft. Runway 08/26 is 6,348 ft. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2200. One ILS is published for runway 31.

The standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 2,715.7 ft MSL. Avflight Minot is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you are planning a stop, that covers the fuel options confirmed in the facts.

A few operational items matter here. The airport sits in Minot. Expect a busy controlled environment when the tower is open. When the tower is closed, radio-equipped aircraft must announce on CTAF 118.2. The published remarks also call out deer and birds in the area. Runway 08 has a noted approach clearance slope from the displaced threshold. Taxiway edge reflectors are marked on E, B2, F and A. If you need current noise, curfew, or airspace details beyond what is listed here, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMOT?
The published standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. With the field elevation at 1,715.7 ft MSL, that puts the pattern at 2,715.7 ft MSL.
What are the tower hours at Minot Intl?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2200. Outside those hours, use CTAF 118.2 and make the required radio calls.
Does KMOT have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 31. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before arrival.
What is the longest runway at KMOT?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 7,700 ft. That gives you the best margin for heavier aircraft or winter performance planning.
Which FBO is on the field at KMOT?
Avflight Minot is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What frequency do I use when the tower is closed at KMOT?
Use CTAF 118.2 when the tower is closed. The published remarks also say radio-equipped aircraft must announce on that frequency.
Are there any runway or lighting notes I should know for a night arrival?
When the tower is closed, runway 31 uses medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runways 08 and 26 have runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are published for both runways.
Are there wildlife or obstruction concerns at KMOT?
Yes. The published remarks mention deer and birds in the vicinity. Runway 08 also has a published approach clearance slope note from the displaced threshold.

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