Central Valley Aviation Airport Private
NA81 · Buxton, ND · 920 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NA81
- Coordinates
- 47.6283, -97.0865
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1982/08
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:11 PM | 03:11Z |
Plan a flight from NA81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 16 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 30 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r159° / 20 NM |
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r141° / 23.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NA81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100, Jet A
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED TREES ADJACENT TO SOUTH EDGE OF RWY ARE REMOVED AS THEY MAY CAUSE TURBULENCE DURING CROSSWIND OPERATIONS.
- PERSONAL USE.
- TREES PARALLEL AND SOUTH OF RWY CNTRLN.
- 300 FT TWR 1 MI N OFF E END RY; 60 FT TWR 400 FT OFF E END RY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About NA81
Central Valley Aviation Airport (NA81) is an airport in Buxton, ND, at 920 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 NA81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NA81 have a control tower?
No. Central Valley Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NA81?
Central Valley Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NA81?
Central Valley Aviation Airport is in Buxton, ND, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.6283, -97.0865.
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