Airport information
- FAA LID
- ND96
- Coordinates
- 46.8017, -100.6790
- Elevation
- 1,730 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- 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
- 1998/05
- Distance from city
- 4 E
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 | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 09:41 PM | 02:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:20 PM | 03:20Z |
Plan a flight from ND96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS · Bismarck | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r334° / 2.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ND96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH CLNC; 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTNS; CLEAR & GRADE 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS; ESTAB OPNL LETTER WITH BIS ATC.
- 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 ND96 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 ND96
Sauter Airport (ND96) is an airport in Bismark, ND, at 1,730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ND96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ND96 have a control tower?
No. Sauter Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ND96?
Sauter Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ND96?
Sauter Airport is in Bismark, ND, at an elevation of 1,730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.8017, -100.6790.
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