# FAR — Hector International Airport > Machine-readable reference for FAR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/far HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/far Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/far.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/FAR.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:07:08.502+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Hector International Airport - IATA: FAR - ICAO: KFAR - City: Fargo - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 3 mi (5 km) northwest of downtown Fargo - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://www.fargoairport.com ## Overview Welcome Hector International Airport (FAR) in Fargo may not be a mammoth hub, but it consistently delights travelers with its efficiency and charm. Located just 3 miles northwest of downtown, this single-terminal airport offers a streamlined experience akin to a regional FBO, meaning swift kerb-to-gate times and minimal crowds. Locals and visitors alike appreciate the ease of parking and the friendly staff—features praised on road-trip and hunting forums. If you’re using FAR as a stopover or beginning your Upper Midwest adventure here, don’t be surprised by the speed of clearing check-in and TSA often in under 15 minutes. At a glance With its single passenger terminal, Hector International handles airlines like Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Despite its modest size, the airport manages to maintain low wait times and a polished terminal environment, which frequent flyers frequently accolade. Even during peak travel periods around college breaks or local events, the airport remains unfailingly calm and organized. Terminals & layout The singular terminal at FAR caters to all passenger services. The distinct lack of sprawling complexities keeps travel hassle-fre… ## Terminals (2) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/terminals/1 - **Main Passenger Terminal** — 5 gates · airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/terminals/main-passenger-terminal ## Dining (6) - **Barnstormer Open Coffee Bar** — 1 · Coffee · Casual · $ · Coincide with security checkpoint hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/barnstormer-open-coffee-bar-1 - **Gate 3–4 Coffee/Snack Bar** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Snacks · Grab-and-go · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/gate-3-4-coffee-snack-bar - **Gift Shop Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/gift-shop-cafe - **SkyDine Restaurant** — Main Terminal · American · Sit-down · $$ · Daily 5:00 AM – last departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/skydine-restaurant - **Skyline Snack Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/skyline-snack-bar - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/restaurants/subway ## Shops (5) - **Airport Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · Gift shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/shops/airport-gift-shop - **Gift Kiosk 1** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/shops/gift-kiosk-1 - **Gift Kiosk 2** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/shops/gift-kiosk-2 - **Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/shops/gift-shop - **Gift Shop Kiosk (Gate 3–4)** — Main Terminal · Gift kiosk URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/shops/gift-shop-kiosk-gate-3-4 ## Parking (8) - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — On-site · $0/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/cell-phone-waiting-lot - **Economy Parking** — Surface lot · Near terminal area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/economy-parking - **Economy Parking Lot** — On-site · /5/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Long-Term Parking** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/long-term-parking - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — On-site · /5/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Rental Car Lot** — On-site · /5/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/rental-car-lot - **Short-Term Parking** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/short-term-parking - **Short-Term Parking Lot** — On-site · /5/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/parking/short-term-parking-lot ## Ground transport (12) - **Charter Bus Pickup** — Group coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/charter-bus-pickup - **Fixed-Route Bus Service (Fargo–Moorhead area)** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/fixed-route-bus-service-fargo-moorhead-area - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · About 10–15 min to downtown Fargo · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/local-taxi-companies - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/lyft - **MATBUS Route 13** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/matbus-route-13 - **MATBUS Route 16** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/matbus-route-16 - **Private Shuttle Services** — Pre-booked van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/private-shuttle-services - **Rental Car Shuttles/Walk-up Access** — Shuttle · 5–10 min to rental car facilities · Coordinated with reservations URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/rental-car-shuttles-walk-up-access - **Rideshare Services (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · About 10–15 min to downtown Fargo · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/rideshare-services-uber-lyft - **Taxi Queue** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/taxi-queue - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/far/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: Show up an hour before departure and likely breeze through check-in and security in 10–15 minutes. - _Local_: Enjoy the aviation-themed terminal inspired by Fargo’s flying history while waiting for your flight. - _Money_: Confidently use Short-Term, Long-Term, or Economy parking—all a bargain at $5/day. - _Avoid_: Allegiant’s counters often open only a couple of hours before departure, plan your check-in accordingly. - _Insider_: View military aircraft and regional jets from terminal public parking lots or access roads if aviation is your passion. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/FAR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/far/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/far/departures — HTML page with live departures