Trulson Field

Y99 · Plaza, ND · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,105 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,200 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:55 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise06:28 AM11:28Z
Sunset09:19 PM02:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:55 PM02:55Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:55 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:19 PM → 05:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 349°downwind 079°base 169°final 259°45° entry2608

RWY 26RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
259° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
3,200 × 60 ft
TPA
3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 079°) on the 45° at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
2,099 ft
Approach obstacle
Tree, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 55 ft L of centerline

Condition: Poor.

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

MOT 117.10 · MIB 114.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MOT · Minot VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r230° / 30 NM
MIB · Deering TACAN 114.90 · 96X r219° / 32.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
Y99
Coordinates
48.0306, -101.9530
Elevation
2,105 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
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
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1978/12
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PLAZA MUNICIPAL ARPT AUTH
5690 67TH AVE NW, PLAZA, ND
701-898-3387
Manager
JAY HARSTAD
5690 67TH AVE NW, PLAZA, ND
701-898-3387
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • SNOW REMOVAL IREG; CONFIRM WINTER COND WITH AMGR; CALL 701-898-3387 OR 701-453-3387; PRIOR REQUEST ONLY. SNOW REMOVAL LTD TO EMERG.
  • RWY 08/26 CULTIVATED FLD 40 FT L & R OF RWY CNTRLN ENTR LEN.
  • LANDFILL 2500 FT FM RWY 08 THR ON CNTRLN - BIRDS POSS.
  • 15 FT TREES LCTD 50 FT S OF RWY CNTRLN, STARTING AT RWY 26 THLD.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • CLUMPS, ROLLS, & RUTTING ENTR LEN. DIRT MOUNDS PRSNT.

Obstructions

  • ROAD BEGINS AT RWY END; 10 FT TALL, ON CTRLN. SLOPE 0:1.
  • ALSO 40+ FT TREE 795 FT FM THR & 200 FT R OF EXTD CNTRLN; ALSO 50+ FT POWERLINE APRX 1800 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES OF EXTD CNTRLN.
  • ALSO +5 FT FENCE 100 FT FROM THR ON EXTD CNTRLN; APCH RATIO 20:1; RWY 26 ALSO +15 FT POSS VEHICLE ON ROAD 215 FT FROM THR ON EXTD CNTRLN; ALSO +10 FT POSS VEHICLE ON DRIVEWAY 115 FT LEFT OF EXTD RWY CNTRLN; ALSO +20 FT BLDG LEFT OF RWY CNTRLN APRXLY 70 FT.

Contact

  • JAY HARSTAD, CHAIRMAN OF ARPT AUTH.
  • ADNL NUMBER FOR AMGR 701-453-3387. ADNL CTC TERRY REESE 701-898-3360.

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About Y99

Trulson Field (Y99) is an airport in Plaza, ND, at 2,105 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for Y99, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does Y99 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at Y99?

Trulson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is Y99?

Trulson Field is in Plaza, ND, at an elevation of 2,105 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.0306, -101.9530.

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