Berg Field Private
72ND · Northwood, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:36 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY NLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 353° mag · 000° true
- Dimensions
- 2,600 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 173°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY N
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,600 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 72ND → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 72ND kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RDR 116.40 · GFK 114.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 · 111X | — | r200° / 19.3 NM |
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | High | r214° / 24.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72ND — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72ND
- Coordinates
- 47.6611, -97.5920
- Elevation
- 1,111 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/11
- Distance from city
- 4 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About 72ND
Berg Field (72ND) is an airport in Northwood, ND, at 1,111 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72ND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72ND have a control tower?
No. Berg Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 72ND?
Berg Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72ND?
Berg Field is in Northwood, ND, at an elevation of 1,111 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6611, -97.5920.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 72ND in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.