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 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 7 SW
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 | 04:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 09:43 PM | 02:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:24 PM | 03:24Z |
Plan a flight from NA33
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,650 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,650 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NA33.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA33. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 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 NA33 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 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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA33?
Ripplinger Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab 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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