Airport code
FAR — Hector International Airport
FAR is the IATA code for Hector International Airport, an airport serving Fargo, United States. Its ICAO code is KFAR, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 46.9207, -96.8158 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 902 ft (275 m).
Overview
About Hector International Airport
Hector International Airport is a civil-military public airport three miles (5 km) northwest of Fargo, in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The busiest airport in North Dakota, it is owned by the City of Fargo Municipal Airport Authority. Fargo Air National Guard Base is located adjacent to the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | FAR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KFAR |
| Airport name | Hector International Airport |
| City | Fargo |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 46.9207 |
| Longitude | -96.8158 |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 9,001 ft (2,744 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hector International Airport?
The IATA code for Hector International Airport is FAR.
What is the ICAO code for Hector International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hector International Airport is KFAR.
Where is FAR airport located?
Hector International Airport (FAR) is located in Fargo, United States.
What time zone is FAR in?
Hector International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to FAR?
The nearest airport to Hector International Airport (FAR) is Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, about 118 km away.
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