Hazen Municipal Airport (HZE) — Hazen, North Dakota
Hazen Municipal Airport, designated HZE, serves Hazen in Mercer County, west-central North Dakota. Hazen is a community of approximately 2,400 residents at the intersection of the agricultural and energy economies that define western North Dakota. The Antelope Valley Electric Cooperative and the nearby Great Plains Synfuels Plant (the largest coal gasification plant in the US) are major employers, and the Bakken formation's western extensions into Mercer County bring additional oil-related activity.
The airport operates under FAA Great Lakes Region oversight with North Dakota Aeronautics Commission support. HZE provides public general aviation access for Hazen and the surrounding Mercer County area, including the Knife River valley communities. The airport sees a mix of agricultural aviation, energy industry flights, and personal transportation. The nearest commercial air service is at Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS), approximately 50 miles to the east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAA identifier for Hazen Municipal Airport?
Hazen Municipal Airport carries the FAA identifier HZE, used in aeronautical databases, charts, and flight planning.
What major industrial facilities are near Hazen?
The Great Plains Synfuels Plant, the largest coal gasification facility in the United States, is located near Hazen. Several power generation stations and coal mining operations also operate in the area.
What is the Mercer County energy economy?
Mercer County is a center of North Dakota's coal and energy economy, with lignite mining, power generation, and synfuel production alongside Bakken oil development in the western part of the county.
What services are available at HZE?
Hazen Municipal Airport provides public-use general aviation access with fuel services (verify before arrival) and basic pilot facilities. Contact local aviation resources for current service details.
Hazen Municipal Airport - HZE Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Hazen, North Dakota.
| Name | Hazen Municipal Airport - HZE |
| Address | 851 51st Avenue Southwest, Hazen ND 58545 Map |
| Phone | (701) 880-0042 |
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Map of Hazen Municipal Airport - HZE
Mercer County Energy Economy and Aviation at HZE
Hazen Municipal Airport's role in west-central North Dakota reflects the diverse industrial character of Mercer County, where coal energy, oil and gas, and agriculture coexist in an economy unlike any other county in the state. The Great Plains Synfuels Plant, which converts lignite coal to synthetic natural gas, attracts technical professionals and corporate visitors who use general aviation to access Hazen's relatively remote location.
The Knife River, which flows through Mercer County before emptying into the Missouri River, provides both a visual landmark for VFR navigation and an important source of water for the industrial facilities in the area. HZE's position in the Knife River valley means pilots should watch for valley-effect weather phenomena, particularly morning fog in fall. The airport's fuel availability is important for pilots crossing western North Dakota who may not have other convenient fuel stops in the area.