Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81ND
- Coordinates
- 48.3886, -101.0450
- Elevation
- 1,545 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1981/05
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 09:49 PM | 02:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:31 PM | 03:31Z |
Plan a flight from 81ND
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,400 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOT · Minot | VORTAC | 117.10 | r038° / 12.4 NM |
| MIB · Deering | TACAN | 114.90 | r087° / 12.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81ND. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 81ND 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 81ND
Millers Airstrip (81ND) is an airport in Deering, ND, at 1,545 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81ND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81ND have a control tower?
No. Millers Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81ND?
Millers Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81ND?
Millers Airstrip is in Deering, ND, at an elevation of 1,545 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3886, -101.0450.
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