Airport information
- FAA LID
- ND60
- Coordinates
- 47.9566, -97.4817
- Elevation
- 953 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1991/06
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 04:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 09:33 PM | 02:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:14 PM | 03:14Z |
Plan a flight from ND60
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r263° / 3.1 NM |
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r262° / 11.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ND60. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDE A 20:1 APCH CLEARANCE OVER OBSTRUCTIONS. PROVIDE AN OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT LETTER AT THE FROKJER AIRPORT BETWEEN GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE. TRAFFIC PATTERNS WEST OF THE AIRPORT. 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF AIRPORT CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION GIVEN TO ACFT PERFORMANCE DATA.
- 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 ND60 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 ND60
Douglas Portage Airport (ND60) is an airport in Arvilla, ND, at 953 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 ND60, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ND60 have a control tower?
No. Douglas Portage Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ND60?
Douglas Portage Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ND60?
Douglas Portage Airport is in Arvilla, ND, at an elevation of 953 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.9566, -97.4817.
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