FAR1 — Amazon Fulfillment Center FAR1
3701 40TH AVE N, FARGO, ND 58102-7400
FAR1 Amazon Fulfillment Center – Fargo, ND 58102 (2026 Complete Guide)
Warehouse code: FAR1
Facility type: Fulfillment center
Full address: 3701 40th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
Scale: 1,300,000 square feet on ~110 acres
Opened: 2021
Capital investment: $100–120 million
Employment: 500+ full-time positions
Location: Near Hector International Airport, north Fargo
Note: This guide summarizes common practices and experiences for FAR1. For any shipment, Amazon's current Seller Central and Carrier Central documentation always takes priority.
1. Why FAR1 matters in Amazon's network (2026 snapshot)
FAR1 is Amazon's 1.3 million square foot fulfillment center in Fargo, North Dakota—built on approximately 110 acres near Hector International Airport with a $100–120 million investment. Known internally as "Project Force", the facility was developed by Ryan Companies (the same firm that built DSM5 in Iowa) and opened in 2021.
FAR1 is significant because it's Amazon's first and only fulfillment center in North Dakota, bringing direct e-commerce logistics to the Northern Plains:
- I-29 – major north-south corridor (Winnipeg to Kansas City)
- I-94 – east-west corridor (Minneapolis to Billings)
- Hector International Airport (FAR) – adjacent to the facility
- BNSF Railway – Fargo is a major rail junction
- Red River Valley – agricultural and economic center of the Northern Plains
- Fargo-Moorhead metro — the largest metro in ND/western MN
Amazon received no monetary incentives to locate in Fargo—the decision was driven by strategic logistics needs.
2. Core questions from FBA sellers & truck drivers
2.1 Do I need an appointment?
Yes—appointments required via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7–14 days ahead, 2–3 weeks in Q4.
2.2 What pallet and packaging rules apply?
Standard FBA: 48"x40" GMA pallets, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs. Fargo has one of the harshest winter climates of any Amazon FC location — temperatures regularly drop below -20°F. Protect products from extreme cold, and plan for winter road conditions on I-29 and I-94.
3. Traffic, routing and parking tips
Approach: From I-29, take Exit 67 (40th Ave N / Hector Airport) and head east on 40th Avenue North. The facility is at 3701 40th Avenue North.
Winter driving warning: I-29 and I-94 are frequently closed during blizzards. Check NDDOT road conditions before travel (November–March).
Truck stops:
| Truck Stop | Location | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Petro Stopping Center | I-29 Exit 65, Fargo | Full services, overnight, showers |
| Pilot Travel Center | I-94, West Fargo | Diesel, parking, 24-hour |
| Love's Travel Stop | I-94, Mapleton | Full services |
Hotels: Hampton Inn Fargo Airport (~3 mi), Holiday Inn Express Fargo (~5 mi)
4. Nearby Amazon facilities
MSP1 (Shakopee, MN, 820k sqft), DSM5 (Bondurant, IA, 2.7M sqft), GEG1 (Spokane, WA, 2.6M sqft)
5. Quick FAQ
Q1: FAR1 is 1,300,000 sqft — North Dakota's only Amazon FC.
Q2: $100–120M investment, no public incentives.
Q3: Near Hector International Airport on I-29/I-94.
Q4: Extreme winter climate — plan for blizzards and -20°F temps.
Q5: Appointments required via Carrier Central.
Last updated: March 14, 2026