Hettinger Municipal Airport

HEI · KHEI · Hettinger, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,706 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,652 ft 12/30
Runways
2
Mag var
8E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:50 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise05:36 AM11:36Z
Sunset08:16 PM02:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:50 PM02:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:50 PM → 05:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:16 PM → 04:36 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 038°downwind 308°base 218°final 128°45° entry12173035

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
128° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
4,652 × 75 ft
TPA
3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 308°) on the 45° at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
2,705 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
25 ft
TDZ elevation
2,706 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 11.5k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
124.25 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
236.825DICKINSON RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

LEM 111.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LEM · Lemmon VOR 111.40 Terminal r278° / 23.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHEI
Coordinates
46.0149, -102.6560
Elevation
2,706 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 119.925 · ☎ 701-937-6530
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GRAND FORKS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
HEI
Attendance
MON-SAT 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/01
Distance from city
1 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 OPR CONSLY FM DUSK TO 2200; AFT 2200 TO ACTVT PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ADAMS CO ARPT AUTH
BOX 429, HETTINGER, ND
701-567-2069
Manager
JAY B. LINDQUIST
PO BOX 429, HETTINGER, ND
701-567-2069
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • CFM WINTER COND RWY 17/35 CALL AMGR 701-567-2069/4469 OR 701-928-0615.
  • TWYS ILLUMINATED WITH REFLECTORS FOR NIGHTIME USE.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • WIND TURBINES LCTD APRXLY 13000 FT NE OF ARPT.

Lighting

  • PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 OPR CONSLY FM DUSK TO 2200; AFT 2200 TO ACTVT PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24-HR SELF- SERVICE FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • ADDL CTC AFT HRS CHARLES LINDQUIST 701-567-4469 OR 701-928-0615.

Attendance

  • FOR ATTENDANT DUSK-DAWN CALL (701) 928-0615.
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About KHEI

Hettinger Municipal Airport (HEI · KHEI) is an airport in Hettinger, ND, at 2,706 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,652 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHEI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHEI have a control tower?

No. Hettinger 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 KHEI?

Hettinger Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,652 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHEI?

Hettinger Municipal Airport is in Hettinger, ND, at an elevation of 2,706 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.0149, -102.6560.

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