4V4

VFR

NORTHWOOD MUNI/VINCE FLD

NORTHWOOD · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,118.9'
Longest RWY
3,160'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4V4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,118.9'
MSL · field 1,118.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 4V4

4V4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGFK (GRAND FORKS INTL) · 21.4 NM away. Conditions at 4V4 may differ.

METAR · KGFK

Observed 10:53Z

KGFK 281053Z 31008KT 10SM FEW060 M02/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166 T10221050
Wind
310° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-2°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
-739 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
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICH ALTENDORF
Address
BOX 521, NORTHWOOD ND 58267

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 8 kt
RWY 26
262°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 262° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,119 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored82° / 262°3,160 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
No

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

  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 may be snow covered during winter months. Confirm winter conditions with the airport manager at 701-587-5171 or cell 218-779-1242.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator is activated for runway 08 and runway 26. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 08/26 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For services after hours call the airport manager at 701-587-5171.Show FAA
  • OWNERClerk of airport authority Shelly Radke can be reached at 701-587-5370.Show FAA
  • OWNERChairman of airport authority Rick Meland can be reached at 218-779-6567.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager home phone is 701-587-6014 or cell 218-779-1242.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4V4

Answer card
ICAO
4V4
Name
NORTHWOOD MUNI/VINCE FLD
Location
NORTHWOOD, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,118.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,118.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,160 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Northwood Muni/Vince Fld is in Northwood, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,118.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 3,160 ft long and asphalt. This is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,118.9 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway lighting is medium intensity on 08/26. The PAPI is available for both runway directions and is activated by the CTAF.

Northwood Aero Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For a first-time arrival, watch for birds and deer in the area. Winter can also bring snow-covered runway conditions on 08/26, so confirm surface conditions before you go. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Minneapolis ARTCC. If you need after-hours service, call the airport manager directly. The airport sits in open country, so plan for normal rural North Dakota weather and be ready to verify current conditions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 4V4 and how long is it?
4V4 has one runway, 08/26. It is 3,160 ft long and asphalt.
Does Northwood Muni/Vince Fld have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 4V4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at 4V4?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 4V4 towered?
No. 4V4 is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at 4V4?
Northwood Aero Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (701) 587-5171 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at 4V4?
Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 08/26. The PAPI is available for both runway directions and is activated on CTAF.
Are there wildlife or winter hazards at 4V4?
Yes. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 08/26 may be snow covered in winter, so confirm conditions with the airport manager before arrival.
Who do I call for after-hours service at 4V4?
For services after hours, call the airport manager at 701-587-5171. The published manager cell is 218-779-1242.

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