Tomlinson Field

8J7 · New Rockford, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,535 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,600 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:43 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:42 AM10:42Z
Sunrise06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset09:07 PM02:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:43 PM02:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:43 PM → 05:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:07 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 047°downwind 317°base 227°final 137°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
137° mag · 145° true
Dimensions
3,600 × 60 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
175 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 317°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,533 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Pole, 6 ft, 220 ft from threshold, 85 ft B of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
1,533 ft

Condition: Excellent. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
8J7
Coordinates
47.6964, -99.1312
Elevation
1,535 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GRAND FORKS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GFK
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1948/03
Distance from city
1 N

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF NEW ROCKFORD
117 1ST ST SOUTH, NEW ROCKFORD, ND
701-454-6588
Manager
TROY GEORGESON
16057 83RD ST NE, DRAYTON, ND
701-454-6588
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • CONFIRM SNOW REMOVAL & WINTER COND W ARPT MGR.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • BIRDS & DEER INVOF AIRFIELD.

Runways

  • SW LTD TO 4000 LBS PER AMGR ON APRON ONLY.

Obstructions

  • +1 FT DIRT TRAIL 150 FT FM RWY END 125 FT R & ANGLES TO 300 FT FM RWY END ON CL.
  • 6 FT POLES LCTD 220 FT FM THLD 85 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTLN 3:1 SLOPE. RLRD 540 FT FM THLD 155 R OF CNTLN 14:1 CLNC SLOPE.

Contact

  • ADNL CTC 701-947-2461.

Nearby airports

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About 8J7

Tomlinson Field (8J7) is an airport in New Rockford, ND, at 1,535 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8J7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 8J7 have a control tower?

No. Tomlinson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 8J7?

Tomlinson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 8J7?

Tomlinson Field is in New Rockford, ND, at an elevation of 1,535 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6964, -99.1312.

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