Jacob Gust Private

NA17 · West Fargo, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
895 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at NA17. Nearby reporting stations: KFAR (5 NM), KJKJ (13 NM), KBWP (44 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:42 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:40 AM12:40Z
Sunrise07:11 AM13:11Z
Sunset05:10 PM23:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:42 PM23:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:42 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:10 PM → 06:11 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 180°base 090°final 000°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 006° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FAR 116.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FAR · Fargo VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X High r335° / 11.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA17 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NA17
Coordinates
46.9427, -96.9290
Elevation
895 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GRAND FORKS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1981/04
Distance from city
3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JACOB GUST
4614 81 ST N, FARGO, ND
701-282-4183
Manager
JACOB GUST
4614 81 ST N, FARGO, ND
701-282-4183
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: D54 West Fargo Municipal (3 NM) · 6ND3 Lisburg (private) (8 NM) · 1ND4 Walkinshaw (private) (8 NM) · MN77 Jerger's Field (private) (9 NM) · 2ND0 Kraft (private) (9 NM)

About NA17

Jacob Gust (NA17) is an airport in West Fargo, ND, at 895 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NA17 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NA17?

Jacob Gust has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NA17?

Jacob Gust is in West Fargo, ND, at an elevation of 895 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9427, -96.9290.

More about NA17

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 NA17 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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