Arthur Airport — Arthur, North Dakota
Arthur Airport serves the small farming village of Arthur in Cass County, southeastern North Dakota. Arthur is a tiny community in the Red River Valley whose economy is entirely agricultural, centered on the wheat, sugar beet, soybean, and corn production that defines this region. The airport provides basic general aviation access for the surrounding farms and serves as a landing point for aerial application aircraft working the fields around Arthur during the growing season.
Cass County airports serve an agricultural economy of enormous scale, and Arthur Airport's rural location makes it a practical base for farm-level aviation operations. The flat terrain of the Red River Valley makes VFR flying straightforward, but the area's weather dynamics—spring floods, summer thunderstorms, and severe winter blizzards—require consistent situational awareness. The nearest full services are at Hector International in Fargo, approximately 25 miles to the southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Airport's status—public or private?
Check current Chart Supplement for Arthur Airport's current operational status and public/private designation. Small community airports in rural ND can change status based on municipal funding decisions.
What agricultural aviation activity occurs near Arthur?
Aerial application of herbicides and fungicides on sugar beets, soybeans, and wheat is the primary agricultural aviation activity near Arthur during the growing season.
How far is Arthur from Fargo?
Arthur is approximately 25 miles northwest of Fargo. The flight to Hector International takes about 15 minutes in a light aircraft.
What terrain features mark the Arthur, ND area?
Arthur sits on the flat Red River Valley floor with no significant terrain features. The absence of obstacles makes VFR navigation simple but also means there is little protection from wind and weather.
Arthur Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Arthur, North Dakota.
| Name | Arthur Airport |
| Address | County Road 34, Arthur ND 58006 Map |
| Phone | (701) 371-0504 |
| Website | |
| Hours |
Map of Arthur Airport
Arthur and the Red River Valley Agricultural Aviation Belt
The Arthur area represents the classic Red River Valley agricultural landscape—flat, fertile, and devoted almost entirely to large-scale crop production. Aviation serves this landscape through aerial application, crop scouting, and personal transportation for farm operators managing widely dispersed holdings. Arthur Airport provides a local landing point that reduces the need for aerial applicators to transit to Fargo for each reload.
The Red River Valley's spring flooding cycle is a recurring operational consideration for Arthur area pilots. The Red River typically crests in late March or April, and low-lying areas can remain inaccessible for weeks during high-water years. Airport infrastructure in the valley is generally designed to drain quickly, but turf strips can remain soft long after the floodwaters recede. Spring operations require assessment of runway firmness before committing to heavy aircraft loads.