Oakes Municipal Airport — Oakes, North Dakota
Oakes Municipal Airport serves Oakes, a city of approximately 1,800 in Dickey County, south-central North Dakota. Oakes is an agricultural hub in the James River valley, serving as a regional center for grain trading, agricultural supplies, and healthcare for southern Dickey County. The airport supports the diverse aviation needs of a small but economically active community: agricultural aviation, medical transport, business travel, and personal flying.
The airport operates under FAA Great Lakes Region oversight with support from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. Oakes Municipal sits at the heart of a region that produces wheat, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers in the James River valley's productive soils. The airport's paved runway and fuel services make it a reliable stop for cross-country pilots transiting south-central North Dakota and a practical base for aerial applicators working Dickey County's fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services are available at Oakes Municipal Airport?
Oakes Municipal Airport is a public-use general aviation facility with paved runway access and fuel services. Confirm fuel availability before arrival. Basic pilot facilities are available.
How far is Oakes from Jamestown, ND?
Oakes is approximately 70 miles south of Jamestown. The flight to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) takes about 35 minutes in a light single-engine aircraft.
What is the agricultural economy around Oakes?
Dickey County near Oakes produces wheat, soybeans, corn, sunflowers, and forage crops in the James River valley's productive agricultural zone.
Is there instrument approach capability at Oakes Municipal?
Check current aeronautical charts and Chart Supplement for instrument approach procedures at Oakes Municipal. GPS approaches may be available; verify before planning IFR operations.
Oakes Municipal Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in San Pierre, Indiana.
| Name | Oakes Municipal Airport |
| Address | 8550 North Dakota 1, Oakes ND 58474 Map |
| Phone | (701) 742-2338 |
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Map of Oakes Municipal Airport
Oakes as Dickey County's Aviation and Agricultural Center
Oakes Municipal Airport anchors aviation services for southern Dickey County, serving both the city's own residents and the surrounding farming communities that depend on the county seat for services. The airport's role in emergency medical transport is particularly significant in this remote area, where air evacuation can mean the difference between adequate treatment at a regional center and critical delays waiting for ground transport.
Agricultural aviation is the economic core of Oakes Municipal Airport's activity, with aerial applicators working the surrounding James River valley fields from early spring through fall harvest. The airport's position in the valley means pilots should watch for valley fog during early morning operations in late summer and fall. The James River provides a reliable VFR navigation landmark for the area, and the I-281 highway corridor to the north gives additional reference for cross-country flights.