Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97ND
- Coordinates
- 48.4308, -97.7081
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:18 PM | 03:18Z |
Plan a flight from 97ND
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,640 ft × 100 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 343° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r331° / 30.9 NM |
| HML · Humboldt | VORTAC | 112.40 | r213° / 35.2 NM |
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r315° / 35.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97ND. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 97ND.
Nearby airports
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About 97ND
Walser Strip (97ND) is an airport in Park River, ND, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97ND, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 97ND?
Walser Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97ND?
Walser Strip is in Park River, ND, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4308, -97.7081.
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