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Bowman County has a new, larger regional airport to support the state’s economic boom. The new facility has a 5,700-foot runway. The extra runway length will enable a wider variety of aircraft types to utilize the facility.

 

The updated Bowman Airport helps provide infrastructure needs of airports in western North Dakota and aids as an economic engine for the entire region.

Airport Authority Minutes

Bowman County Airport Authority Minutes 

June 22, 2025

 

Members present:    Rod Schaaf, Brent Sanford, Terry Schaaf & Bob Morland

Members absent:     Ryan Evans

Others present:        Brent Kline, Airport Manager

 

  1. President Rod Schaaf called the meeting to order.
  2. Minutes of the previous meeting (May 26, 2025) were reviewed. Brent moved to approve the minutes. Terry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  3. Financial reports – Terry moved to approve the financials. Brent seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  4. Hangar project. The hangar project is complete with all grants finalized and approved. We have received all grant payments.
  5. Budget – The board reviewed the proposed 2026 budget. The board will meet with the county commission on July 15th. Bob will email with the time.
  6. We received a grant from North Dakota Aeronautics for cost share on the crosswind runway project.
  7. CIP meeting – Gary Brennan presented a proposed 10 year and 5-year CIP. The CIP meeting is scheduled for July 29th at 1:00pm CDT in Bismarck.
  8. The new radar is being installed.
  9. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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Rodney Schaaf, President                                    Bob Morland, Secretary

Airport Authority Meeting

Bowman County Airport Authority meets every fourth Monday at the Bowman County Regional Airport beginning at 7:00 PM. See the Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Airport Authority Membership

Rodney Schaaf Chairman
Bob Morland Secretary/Treasurer
Terry Schaaf Member
Dave Helland Member
Ryan Evans Member

Contact

CONTACT

EMAIL: auditor@bowmancountynd.gov

PHONE: (701) 523-3130

Bowman County Airport Authority
104 1st St NW, Suite 1
Bowman ND 58623

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
12:30pm – 4:30pm MT

Friday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
(Closed on Legal Holidays)