Mercer County Regional

HZE · KHZE · Hazen, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,815 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,999 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:23 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:57 AM11:57Z
Sunrise07:27 AM12:27Z
Sunset07:53 PM00:53Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:23 PM01:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:23 PM → 06:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:53 PM → 06:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 057°downwind 327°base 237°final 147°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
147° mag · 153° true
Dimensions
4,999 × 75 ft
TPA
2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 327°) on the 45° at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
1,787 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
28 ft
TDZ elevation
1,787 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 17k.

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
118.675

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).

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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 / FAA LID
KHZE / HZE
Coordinates
47.2899, -101.5810
Elevation
1,815 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.675 · ☎ 701-748-2443
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
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1952/05
Distance from city
2 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RY 33; PAPI RYS 15 & 33; & MIRL RY 15/33 - CTAF. MIRL RY 15/33 ACTVT 1/2 HR BEFORE SUNSET TO 1/2 HR AFTER SUNRISE. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-light PAPI (left) · 33: 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
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MERCER CO REG ARPT AUTH
851 51ST AVE SW, HAZEN, ND
(701) 880-0042
Manager
STEVE FROVARP
PO BOX 507, HAZEN, ND
(701) 748-6501
Remarks FAA · 15 notes

General

  • CFM SNOW REMOVAL OCT-APR; CALL 701-880-0042.
  • TRANSPORTATION SVC CALL 701-880-0042.
  • 654 FT LIGHTED TOWER 3.8 NM FM THLD RY 15.
  • ACFT PAINT & UPHOLSTRY SHOP AVBL CALL 701-748-5592/6714.
  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • APRON HAS 2 CONC 20000 LB SW TIEDOWN SPACES.
  • TWY & APRON MARKED WITH REFLECTORS.
  • TWY & APRON MARKED WITH REFLECTORS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RY 33; PAPI RYS 15 & 33; & MIRL RY 15/33 - CTAF. MIRL RY 15/33 ACTVT 1/2 HR BEFORE SUNSET TO 1/2 HR AFTER SUNRISE.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD; FOR SINGLE POINT JET FUELING CALL 701-880-0042.

Contact

  • ARPT MGR - STEVE FROVARP.
  • ARPT MGR & CLERK OF ARPT AUTH.
  • CHAIR OF ARPT AUTHORITY - RYAN VIGESAA.
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Destination

FAA remark: "FOR KEYS TO COURTESY VEHICLE CALL 701-880-0042"

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About KHZE

Mercer County Regional (HZE · KHZE) is an airport in Hazen, ND, at 1,815 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,999 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHZE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHZE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KHZE?

Mercer County Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 4,999 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHZE?

Mercer County Regional is in Hazen, ND, at an elevation of 1,815 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.2899, -101.5810.

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