Airport information
- FAA LID
- NA49
- Coordinates
- 48.4178, -100.0550
- Elevation
- 1,530 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
- 1982/06
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 09:46 PM | 02:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:27 PM | 03:27Z |
Plan a flight from NA49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,000 ft × 45 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 2 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,000 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NA49.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CONDITIONAL PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED NORTH OF THE E/W RWY. THIS IS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPATIBLE TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS WITH RUGBY MUNI AIRPORT, A PUBLIC USE AIRPORT LOCATED 1850' S/SE OF PAUL AIRSTRIP.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- TREE ROW STARTS 3000' FM THR & 200' L OF CNTRLN.
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 NA49 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 NA49
Paul Airstrip (NA49) is an airport in Rugby, ND, at 1,530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NA49 have a control tower?
No. Paul Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA49?
Paul Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NA49?
Paul Airstrip is in Rugby, ND, at an elevation of 1,530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4178, -100.0550.
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