# BIS — Bismarck Municipal Airport > Machine-readable reference for BIS. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bis HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bis Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bis.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIS.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:56:48.087+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Bismarck Municipal Airport - IATA: BIS - ICAO: KBIS - City: Bismarck - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) southeast of Bismarck - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .31M - Official website: https://www.bismarckairport.com ## Overview Welcome Bismarck Municipal Airport stands out as a small but well-kept regional hub. With its modern terminal, the airport efficiently accommodates a modest slate of airlines, namely Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Delivering a swift curb-to-gate experience, BIS bypasses the sprawling chaos typical of larger hubs. However, its limited dining, lounge, and retail offerings reflect its scale. At a glance The airport handles just over 300,000 passengers annually and features two runways. Located approximately 3 miles southeast of Bismarck, travelers benefit from both the proximity to the city and the straightforward ground transportation options. Taxis whisk you to downtown in about ten minutes, usually costing between $15 to $25. Terminals & layout BIS features a single terminal, referred to as T1, emphasizing simplicity and easy access. Landside, the Corner Café offers a quieter spot to grab a bite before passing through security or when waiting for someone. Airside, The Junction doubles as a café, bar, and gift shop—a consolidated spot for food and last-minute necessities. Getting to and from the city The airport’s proximity to Bismarck makes for a no-fuss com… ## Terminals (2) - **Main Terminal** — 5 gates · airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/terminals/main-terminal - **Passenger Terminal Building** — airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/terminals/t1 ## Dining (2) - **Corner Café** — main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/restaurants/corner-cafe - **The Junction** — main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/restaurants/the-junction ## Shops (3) - **Food Hall Retail Area** — Main Terminal · Convenience & Snacks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/shops/food-hall-retail-area - **Gift Store** — Main Terminal · Gifts & Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/shops/gift-store - **Vending Machines** — Main Terminal · Vending URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/shops/vending-machines ## Parking (3) - **Economy Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal, walkable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Short-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · $14/day, $1/hr · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/parking/short-term-parking-lot ## Ground transport (6) - **Bis-Man Transit Paratransit / Demand-Response** — Bus · 15-25 min to central Bismarck · $2-4 · By reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/bis-man-transit-paratransit-demand-response - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to nearby hotels · $0 · Varies by hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Bismarck · $15-25 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/local-taxi-companies - **Rental Car Shuttles / Walk-up Access** — Shuttle · 2-5 min walk or ride to rental lots · $0 · Coordinated with arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/rental-car-shuttles-walk-up-access - **Taxi** — Ground transportation · About 10 minutes airport–downtown (3 miles) · 15-25 · 5-10 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/taxi - **Uber / Lyft** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Bismarck · $12-25 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bis/transport/uber-lyft ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The Junction serves as a café-bar-gift-shop combo and is your best spot for a pre-flight drink airside. - _Time_: Plan meals around security to enjoy the Corner Café landside, avoiding the airside walk. - _Money_: With taxi fares to downtown around $15 to $25, always check for changes during peak times or events. - _Quiet_: The Mamava nursing station offers some respite if you are with a young child. - _Avoid_: Don’t plan on staying overnight as the terminal reportedly closes, limiting options if flights are delayed. - _Local_: Bismarck Aero Center offers 24/7 service for general aviation without ramp fees for an efficient local flying experience. - _Time_: Free Wi-Fi transforms the airport into a workable wait space during flight delays. - _Quiet_: Bring essentials for a long wait, as there are no lounges or dedicated quiet zones. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BIS.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bis/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bis/departures — HTML page with live departures