Ripplinger Strip Private

NA33 · Esmond, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,600 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,650 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:47 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 161°downwind 071°base 341°final 251°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
251° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
2,650 × 60 ft
TPA
2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 071°) on the 45° at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NA33.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA33 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NA33
Coordinates
48.0011, -99.9260
Elevation
1,600 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
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
Activated
1982/04
Distance from city
7 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STEPHEN M. RIPPLINGER
BOX 204, ESMOND, ND
Manager
STEPHEN M. RIPPLINGER
221 OEHLKE AVE, ENDERLIN, ND
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About NA33

Ripplinger Strip (NA33) is an airport in Esmond, ND, at 1,600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA33, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NA33 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NA33?

Ripplinger Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NA33?

Ripplinger Strip is in Esmond, ND, at an elevation of 1,600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.0011, -99.9260.

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