37N

VFR

GARRISON DAM RECREATIONAL AIRPARK

RIVERDALE · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,723'
Longest RWY
3,195'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 37N
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,723'
MSL · field 1,723' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 37N

37N does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHZE (MERCER COUNTY RGNL) · 13.5 NM away. Conditions at 37N may differ.

METAR · KHZE

Observed 07:55Z

KHZE 300755Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3016 RMK AO2
Wind
240° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-4°C / -9°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-441 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 SW
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KYLE WANNER
Address
PO BOX 5020, BISMARCK ND 58502

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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240° · 7 kt
RWY 29
292°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 292° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,723 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored112° / 292°3,195 ftTURF-GRVL11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1150', trees, 625' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 12
2935', trees, 600' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Runway 11/29 has a 15-foot dirt trail 40 feet from the centerline on the north side of the runway 500 feet inbound from runway 11 threshold.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from October through May. Airport surfaces are soft when wet. No snow removal is available.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 has a 30-foot drop off 450 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Runway 29 has a 5-foot drop off 420 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Surface is limited to use only by aircraft with gross weight under 4000 pounds.Show FAA
  • 11/29There is a 400-foot dirt and gravel stopway at both ends of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Runways 11 and 29 have nonstandard markings; edges and thresholds are marked with black and white cones.Show FAA
  • 11There is a 3-foot hill 500 feet from the runway end 100 feet right of the extended centerline at runway 11.Show FAA
  • 29There is a 3-foot road 463 feet from the runway end on the extended runway centerline at runway 29.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe land is leased by North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, PO Box 5020, Bismarck, ND 58502.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager is the director of North Dakota Aeronautics Commission.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPhone attendance is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700. After hours, call cell 701-425-5926 or 701-955-8280.Show FAA
  • OWNERPhone of the local Corps of Engineers, Riverdale District Office.Show FAA
  • 11/29Numerous small gravel and rocks are on the surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 37N

Answer card
ICAO
37N
Name
GARRISON DAM RECREATIONAL AIRPARK
Location
RIVERDALE, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,723 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,723 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 3,195 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Garrison Dam Recreational Airpark sits in Riverdale, North Dakota. Field elevation is 1,723 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 3,195 ft long. It is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a turf-gravel runway with numerous small rocks on the surface. Runway 11 and 29 use nonstandard markings. Edges and thresholds are marked with black and white cones. The runway also has 400-foot dirt and gravel stopways at both ends. There is a 3-foot hill 500 feet from the runway end 100 feet right of the extended centerline at runway 11. There is also a 3-foot road 463 feet from the runway end on the extended centerline at runway 29. Runway 11 has a 30-foot drop off 450 feet from the threshold.

The airport is closed from October through May. Surfaces are soft when wet. No snow removal is available. That makes surface condition a real planning item here. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. Phone attendance is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700. After hours, use the listed manager cell numbers. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 37N and how long is it?
37N has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,195 ft long and has a turf-gravel surface.
Is 37N towered or non-towered?
37N is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does 37N have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 37N. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 37N?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.
What runway surface issues should I expect at 37N?
Expect turf-gravel with numerous small rocks on the surface. The airport also notes that surfaces are soft when wet.
Are there any runway end hazards at 37N?
Yes. Runway 11 has a 3-foot hill near the departure end. Runway 29 has a 3-foot road on the extended centerline near the departure end.
Is 37N open year-round?
No. The airport is closed from October through May. No snow removal is available, so verify field condition with the airport operator before planning a winter or shoulder-season arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at 37N?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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