20U

VFR

BEACH

BEACH · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,755.9'
Longest RWY
4,200'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 20U BEACH showing runway layout — runways 12/30
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 20U
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,755.9'
MSL · field 2,755.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +13 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 20U

Current METAR

Observed 01:55Z

K20U 120155Z AUTO 31013G19KT 17/06 A2990 RMK AO2 TSNO
Wind
310° @ 13G19 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
17°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
3,682 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM ENE
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KARL DAVIS
Address
P.O. BOX 748, BEACH ND 58621

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL · ON CALL · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 13 kt
RWY 30
305°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 305° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,756 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored125° / 305°4,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 20U BEACH in BEACH, NORTH DAKOTA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
20U · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • CFM SNOW REMOVAL AFT MAJOR WINTER STORM 256-496-1978.
  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

  • UNICOM UNATNDD.
  • 1AFT HRS CALL 256-496-1978.
  • 1AFT HRS CALL 256-496-1978.
  • 1AFT HRS CALL 256-496-1978.
  • MANAGERIF AMGR NOT AVBL CALL GERRI WEINREIS 701-872-3414.
  • OWNERAMGR - KARL DAVIS

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 20U

Answer card
ICAO
20U
Name
BEACH
Location
BEACH, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,755.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,755.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

BEACH Airport (20U) sits in BEACH, North Dakota. Field elevation is 2,755.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,200 ft asphalt, with magnetic headings of 133° and 313°. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise. The field is in a high-plains setting, so density altitude can matter on warm days. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and in the pattern.

Golden Valley Airport Authority is on the field. It carries 100LL and JET A with Prist. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. The UNICOM is unattended. PAPI is active on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are also on runways 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF. For after-hours help, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the airport contact listed for the field. If you need clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Snow removal should be confirmed after a major winter storm before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at BEACH (20U)?
20U has one runway, 12/30. It is 4,200 ft long and asphalt.
Does BEACH Airport have a tower?
No. BEACH is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at 20U?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 20U. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is there an ILS at BEACH (20U)?
No ILS approaches are published for 20U. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you depart.
Which FBO is on the field at BEACH?
Golden Valley Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and JET A with Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at 20U?
Yes. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card.
What should I watch for when landing at BEACH Airport?
Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. The field elevation is 2,755.9 ft MSL, so performance can be affected on warm days.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at BEACH?
Yes. PAPI is active on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are also on runways 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF.

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