Why go
- City in North Dakota, United States.
- Served by Bearpaw Airport.
History
Lincoln is a city in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It is a suburb of adjacent Bismarck, and also a core city of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,257 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 4,502 in 2024, making it the 15th most populous city in North Dakota. Lincoln was founded in 1977 and incorporated as a city on July 12, 1977.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bearpaw Airport; 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lincoln, North Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.