Drayton Municipal Airport

D29 · Drayton, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
798 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,596 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:39 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
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Sunrise06:07 AM11:07Z
Sunset09:02 PM02:02Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
09:39 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 083°downwind 353°base 263°final 173°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
173° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,596 × 60 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 353°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
798 ft
Markings
basic

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Low. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

Pattern side: 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).

Nearby navigation aids

HML 112.40 · GFK 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HML · Humboldt TACAN 112.40 · 71X r180° / 15.2 NM
GFK · Grand Forks VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X High r352° / 39.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
D29
Coordinates
48.6186, -97.1759
Elevation
798 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
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
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1991/04
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
LIRL RY 17/35 OPER DUSK-2400; AFTER 2400 HR ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35-CTAF on 122.9Chart 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
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DRAYTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PO BOX 280, DRAYTON, ND
701-454-3590
Manager
ROB BOLL
BOX 280, DRAYTON, ND
701-520-1219
Remarks FAA · 13 notes

General

  • CFM WINTER CONDS AND SN REMOVAL BFR USE, CALL 701-454-3590 OR 701-454-6588.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • RWY 17 CULTIVATED FLD 20 FT FM THR.

Runways

  • DSPLCD THR - NGT OPNS ONLY.
  • MKGS HEAVILY WORN & FADED.
  • MKGS HEAVILY WORN & FADED.

Lighting

  • LIRL RY 17/35 OPER DUSK-2400; AFTER 2400 HR ACTVT LIRL RWY 17/35-CTAF

Obstructions

  • +16' E-W ROAD 25' FRM THLD & 4' DITCH 60' FRM THLD.
  • 2 FT DROPOFF 5 FT FM THLD.
  • 16 FT ROAD 530 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.

Contact

  • ADDNL CTC IS CITY HALL AT 701-454-3590 OR TROY GEORGESON AT 701-454-6588.
  • AMGR 701-454-3317.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC CALL 701-454-6588.

Nearby airports

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About D29

Drayton Municipal Airport (D29) is an airport in Drayton, ND, at 798 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,596 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for D29, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does D29 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at D29?

Drayton Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,596 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is D29?

Drayton Municipal Airport is in Drayton, ND, at an elevation of 798 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.6186, -97.1759.

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