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Free air in North Dakota
Is air free in North Dakota?
Owner decidesNot by law. North Dakota has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 45 places with air we have mapped in North Dakota, 33 (73 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Pilot and Flying J, Kum & Go and Lowe's, plus tire shops such as Les Schwab and Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 45
- free or usually free
- 33
- tire shops fill free
- 11
- open 24/7 (known)
- 13
Chains with air in North Dakota
The brands with the most locations on our North Dakota map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in ND | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Les Schwab | 8 | Free, staff fill |
| Pilot and Flying J | 6 | Usually free |
| Kum & Go | 4 | Usually free |
| Lowe's | 3 | Usually free |
| Discount Tire | 3 | Free, staff fill |
| Kwik Trip | 3 | Usually free |
| Mobil | 2 | Depends on the store |
| Circle K | 2 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 2 | Free for members |
| Shell | 1 | Depends on the store |
| ARCO | 1 | Depends on the store |
| Love's | 1 | Depends on the store |
| Holiday | 1 | Depends on the store |
| Sinclair | 1 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in North Dakota
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Fargo12
- Minot6
- Grand Forks5
- Dickinson4
- Bismarck4
- Williston3
- Beach2
- West Fargo2
- Richardton1
- Valley City1
- Minot AFB1
- Bowman1
- Devils Lake1
- Jamestown1
Confirmed free air pumps in North Dakota
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Circle K
Free231 West 12th Street, dickinson, ND 58601
Hours: Open 24/7
Mobil
Free450 East Villard Street, Dickinson, ND 58652
Shell
FreeFargo, ND 58102
Hours: Open 24/7
Arco
FreeMinot, ND 58701
Gas station
FreeMinot, ND 58701
Cenex
FreeRichardton, ND 58652
Winter tire pressure in North Dakota
−6 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in North Dakota goes from about 70 °F in July to 13 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 29 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Minnesota474 places
- Montana102 places
- South Dakota77 places
Free air in North Dakota: questions
Is air free at gas stations in North Dakota?
Only where the owner chooses. North Dakota doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in North Dakota?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in North Dakota are Pilot and Flying J (6), Kum & Go (4), Lowe's (3) and Kwik Trip (3). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in North Dakota?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Les Schwab (8 locations) and Discount Tire (3 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in North Dakota?
North Dakota averages about 70 °F in July and 13 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 6 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in North Dakota has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Fargo has the most free or usually free spots in North Dakota: 9 of 12 places with air.