Airport information
- FAA LID
- ND86
- Coordinates
- 48.5639, -103.9630
- Elevation
- 2,190 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1995/05
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunrise | 04:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 03:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:44 PM | 03:44Z |
Plan a flight from ND86
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,178 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 17 ft, 40 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,178 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISN · Williston | VORTAC | 116.30 | r324° / 20.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ND86. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ANY OBSTN IN APCH BE LOWERED/REMOVED TO PROVIDE A CLEAR 20:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT LIRL RY 12/30 - 122.900.
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 ND86 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 ND86
Peterson Airport (ND86) is an airport in Grendra, ND, at 2,190 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,178 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ND86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ND86 have a control tower?
No. Peterson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ND86?
Peterson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,178 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ND86?
Peterson Airport is in Grendra, ND, at an elevation of 2,190 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5639, -103.9630.
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