Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72ND
- Coordinates
- 47.6611, -97.5920
- Elevation
- 1,111 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/11
- Distance from city
- 4 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:13 PM | 03:13Z |
Plan a flight from 72ND
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r197° / 19.3 NM |
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r214° / 24.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72ND. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NO OBJECTION.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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 72ND 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.
About 72ND
Berg Field (72ND) is an airport in Northwood, ND, at 1,111 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72ND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72ND have a control tower?
No. Berg Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72ND?
Berg Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72ND?
Berg Field is in Northwood, ND, at an elevation of 1,111 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6611, -97.5920.
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