Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI/KBJI) is a public-use airport located approximately 3 miles south of Bemidji, Minnesota, in the northern part of the state. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway for the Bemidji area, which is known as the "First City on the Mississippi" and a hub for outdoor recreation, tourism, and Bemidji State University. The airport is owned by the City of Bemidji and receives federal Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies, which help maintain scheduled commercial airline service to the region. It handles a modest volume of passengers annually, supplemented by general aviation activity including charter, cargo, and recreational flying.