Philbrick Private Airstrip Private
NA79 · Turtle Lake, ND · 1,915 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NA79
- Coordinates
- 47.4042, -100.8820
- Elevation
- 1,915 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
- 7 S
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 | 05:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 09:44 PM | 02:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:25 PM | 03:25Z |
Plan a flight from NA79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,760 ft × 48 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,760 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS · Bismarck | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r335° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA79. 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 NA79 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 NA79
Philbrick Private Airstrip (NA79) is an airport in Turtle Lake, ND, at 1,915 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,760 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NA79 have a control tower?
No. Philbrick Private Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA79?
Philbrick Private Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,760 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NA79?
Philbrick Private Airstrip is in Turtle Lake, ND, at an elevation of 1,915 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.4042, -100.8820.
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