Airport information
- FAA LID
- NA56
- Coordinates
- 46.3025, -96.9909
- Elevation
- 1,028 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1982/07
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunset | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:03 PM | 03:03Z |
Plan a flight from NA56
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
2,790 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,790 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR · Fargo | VORTAC | 116.20 | r183° / 27.7 NM |
| FFM · Fergus Falls | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r267° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PHONE AVBL.
- 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 NA56 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 NA56
Moffet Airstrip (NA56) is an airport in Barney, ND, at 1,028 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,790 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NA56 have a control tower?
No. Moffet Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA56?
Moffet Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,790 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NA56?
Moffet Airstrip is in Barney, ND, at an elevation of 1,028 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.3025, -96.9909.
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