Flying in Fargo, ND
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Fargo — the nearest is Hector International Airport (KFAR), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 41m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 19m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Fargo
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Hector International Airport
Moorhead Municipal Airport
Detroit Lakes Airport
Harry Stern Airport
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field
Gwinner Roger Melroe Field
Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field
Fosston Municipal Airport-Anderson Field
Grand Forks International Airport
Wheaton Municipal Airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Wadena Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:10–19:50 | 15h 41m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:50–16:10 | 8h 19m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10.9°C / 52°F | -0.3°C / 31°F | 22 km/h | 28% |
| Summer | 28.1°C / 83°F | 16.8°C / 62°F | 20 km/h | 24% |
| Autumn | 13.9°C / 57°F | 4.6°C / 40°F | 21 km/h | 21% |
| Winter | -5°C / 23°F | -14.9°C / 5°F | 21 km/h | 20% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Fargo, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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