Airport information
- FAA LID
- NA73
- Coordinates
- 48.5639, -101.0000
- Elevation
- 1,480 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/07
- Distance from city
- 10 W
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 | 05:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 09:50 PM | 02:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:32 PM | 03:32Z |
Plan a flight from NA73
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
2,600 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 100 ft from threshold
Runway 13/31
2,600 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,600 ft | |
| 13/31 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIB · Deering | TACAN | 114.90 | r048° / 17.1 NM |
| MOT · Minot | VORTAC | 117.10 | r019° / 21.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA73. 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 NA73 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 NA73
Welstad Farms Airstrip (NA73) is an airport in Upham, ND, at 1,480 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NA73 have a control tower?
No. Welstad Farms Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA73?
Welstad Farms Airstrip has 2 runways; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NA73?
Welstad Farms Airstrip is in Upham, ND, at an elevation of 1,480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5639, -101.0000.
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