Tomlinson Field

8J7 · New Rockford, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation

1,535 ft MSL

Longest runway

3,600 ft 13/31

Runway

Mag var

CTAF 122.9

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 8J7. Nearby reporting stations: KDVL (27 NM), KJMS (50 NM), KRUG (55 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	06:47 AM	11:47Z
Sunrise	07:18 AM	12:18Z
Sunset	07:43 PM	00:43Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:14 PM	01:14Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:14 PM → 06:47 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

08:43 PM → 06:18 AM

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Runways

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

Will it fit? Your aircraft's required runway length (from the POH) — checked against every runway here

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

Runway	Length	Your margin
13/31	3,600 ft

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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

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Chart Supplement ↗

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID: 8J7
Coordinates: 47.6962, -99.1315
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: 47.6962, -99.1315.

More about 8J7

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 8J7 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.

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