Walser Strip

97ND · Park River, ND · Print kneeboard

Elevation
960 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,640 ft 17/35
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:40 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:33 AM10:33Z
Sunrise06:09 AM11:09Z
Sunset09:04 PM02:04Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:40 PM02:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:40 PM → 05:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:04 PM → 05:09 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 080°downwind 350°base 260°final 170°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
170° true
Dimensions
2,640 × 100 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 97ND → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 97ND kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

RDR 116.40 · HML 112.40 · GFK 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RDR · Red River TACAN 116.40 · 111X r334° / 30.9 NM
HML · Humboldt TACAN 112.40 · 71X r213° / 35.2 NM
GFK · Grand Forks VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X High r315° / 35.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97ND — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
97ND
Coordinates
48.4308, -97.7081
Elevation
960 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for 97ND.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: Y37 Park River W C Skjerven Field (4 NM) · NA65 Anderson Strip (7 NM) · 98ND Sobolik Airport (11 NM) · ND14 Fordville Airport (private) (12 NM) · 03ND Olafson Brothers Airport (private) (13 NM)

About 97ND

Walser Strip (97ND) is an airport in Park River, ND, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97ND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at 97ND?

Walser Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 97ND?

Walser Strip is in Park River, ND, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4308, -97.7081.

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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 97ND 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.