Ellendale Airport — Ellendale, North Dakota
Ellendale Airport serves Ellendale, the county seat of Dickey County in south-central North Dakota. Located near the South Dakota border, Ellendale sits at the edge of the James River valley, a region of mixed agricultural production including wheat, soybeans, corn, and sunflowers. The airport provides general aviation access to a community whose nearest commercial air service is Aberdeen Regional in South Dakota or Jamestown Regional Airport to the north.
The airport serves the agricultural, educational, and governmental functions of Dickey County. Trinity Bible College is located in Ellendale, adding academic-related aviation traffic to the agricultural base. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission supports rural airports like Ellendale as essential infrastructure for communities that are distant from commercial services. Medical evacuations, charter flights, and personal aviation all rely on the facility for access to the broader air transportation network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services are available at Ellendale Airport?
Ellendale Airport provides public-use general aviation access with basic facilities. Verify current fuel availability before arrival, as services at small rural airports can vary.
Is there an instrument approach at Ellendale Airport?
Check current aeronautical charts and Chart Supplement for instrument approach procedures at Ellendale. GPS approaches may be available; verify current status before planning IFR operations.
What educational institution is in Ellendale?
Trinity Bible College is located in Ellendale, adding occasional academic-related aviation traffic to the community's airport in addition to the standard agricultural and governmental activity.
How far is Ellendale from Jamestown, ND?
Ellendale is approximately 60 miles south of Jamestown. The flight to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) takes about 30 minutes in a light aircraft.
Ellendale Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Ellendale, North Dakota.
| Name | Ellendale Airport |
| Address | 8951 North Dakota 11, Ellendale ND 58436 Map |
| Phone | (701) 349-2044 |
| Website | |
| Hours |
Map of Ellendale Airport
Dickey County General Aviation and Southern ND Transportation
Ellendale Airport serves a county that faces the transportation challenges common to southern North Dakota's rural communities: long distances to commercial air service, limited medical facilities, and an economy that generates diverse aviation demand from agriculture, education, and government. The airport's public-use status makes it accessible to all pilots and emergency services, providing a safety net for the surrounding region.
Dickey County's position near the South Dakota border means that pilots here navigate between two states' aviation systems, with both Jamestown to the north and Aberdeen to the south serving as potential commercial air service destinations. Ellendale Airport occupies the middle ground, providing local general aviation access that reduces the need for long drives to reach either commercial hub. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission's rural airport support programs are critical to maintaining this infrastructure.