Frequently Asked Questions

Allegiant recommends their passengers arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to scheduled departure. Customers need to be checked in no less than 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure as the ticket counter closes. All other passengers should arrive 90 minutes before their scheduled departure for a domestic flight. If you are traveling to an international destination, you should plan on arriving two hours prior to departure. The terminal building opens at 3:00 am daily. Ticket counters close for check-in 45 minutes prior to departure on all airlines. The airlines require passengers to be at the departure gate at least 30 minutes prior to departure or risk missing their flight. The boarding door to the aircraft is closed approximately 10 minutes before departure time to ensure an on-time departure.

• Short-Term Lot
  • First 30 Minutes - Free
  • Each half hour - $1
  • Daily Maximum - $14
• Long-Term Lot 
  • Each 30 Minutes - $1
  • Daily Maximum - $11
  • Weekly Maximum - $66
• Economy Lot - Credit Card Only
  • Each 30 Minutes - $1
  • Daily Maximum - $9
  • Weekly Maximum - $54

Each airline has different luggage policies. To get specific information, please contact the airline you are traveling with.

• Allegiant at (702)505-8888
• American Airlines at (800)535-5225
• Delta Air Lines at (800) 745-9798
• United Airlines (800) 221-6903

You can find out the status of all flights at any time in our Flight Information section. Flight information may also be obtained by contacting your airline directly.

To go through security at the Bismarck Airport, you must present either a state-issued Real ID-compliant driver's license, or ID card, or a passport to board an aircraft (for additional information click here) along with a boarding pass. Children under 18 do not need to provide an ID.

Additional information can be found on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website.

Lost and found for the Bismarck Airport is located with the Bismarck Airport Security office. To see if your item was found, you may also call (701) 391-1179. If you left an item on an aircraft, please contact the airline directly.

The passenger Terminal Building is open from 3:00 am until approximately 12:30 am or about 30 minutes after the last arriving flight, whichever is later. The airfield and FBO's are open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Airport job opportunities are posted on the City of Bismarck website. For job opportunities with other organizations such as the airlines, car rental companies and others, please contact them directly.