5B4

VFR

BOWBELLS MUNI

BOWBELLS · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,955'
Longest RWY
2,900'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5B4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,955'
MSL · field 1,955' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 5B4

5B4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMOT (MINOT INTL) · 50.8 NM away. Conditions at 5B4 may differ.

METAR · KMOT

Observed 07:54Z

KMOT 280754Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP195 T10391072
Wind
310° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-4°C / -7°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-17 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 N
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WAYNE JACOBSON
Address
PO BOX 173, BOWBELLS ND 58721

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

tap a runway
310° · 5 kt
RWY 26
255°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 255° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,955 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored75° / 255°2,900 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0848', trees, 490' from thr, 112' R of cntrln, slope 10
2629', rr, 100' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 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

Chart Supplement
5B4 · CHART_SUPP
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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
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
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Irregular snow removal; confirm runway condition prior to use; call (701) 339-1574 or 701-377-2731.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Taxiways are soft when wet with a 1 inch drainage swale.Show FAA
  • The runway is irregular and soft when wet with water ponding possible.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Displaced threshold marked only with daylight black and white cones.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 8/26 is marked with black and white cones.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 25-foot railroad 520 feet from the displaced threshold; 135 feet left and right centerline; 20 to 1 approach slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5B4

Answer card
ICAO
5B4
Name
BOWBELLS MUNI
Location
BOWBELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,955 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,955 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Bowbells Muni sits in Bowbells, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,955 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 08/26 at 2,900 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,955 ft MSL based on the published field elevation.

This is a turf field, so wet conditions matter. The published remarks say the runway can be irregular and soft when wet. Water ponding is possible. Taxiways can also be soft when wet, with a 1 inch drainage swale. Snow removal is irregular, so confirm runway condition before you go. The runway is marked with black and white cones. The displaced threshold on runway 26 is marked only with daylight black and white cones.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For current fuel or service options, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current availability. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The runway has a 25-foot railroad obstruction 520 feet from the displaced threshold on the 26 end, with a 20 to 1 approach slope. Plan your arrival with that in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Bowbells Muni (5B4)?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. That works out to 2,955 ft MSL at the published field elevation.
Does 5B4 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Bowbells Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for the latest approach and airport data.
Is Bowbells Muni towered?
No. Bowbells Muni is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 5B4?
The only runway is 08/26. It is 2,900 ft long and surfaced with turf.
What should I know about runway condition at Bowbells Muni?
The runway is reported as irregular and soft when wet. Water ponding is possible. Snow removal is irregular, so confirm runway condition before arrival.
Are there any runway obstructions at Bowbells Muni?
Yes. The published remarks note a 25-foot railroad 520 feet from the displaced threshold on runway 26. It sits 135 feet left and right of centerline with a 20 to 1 approach slope.
Which FBOs are on the field at 5B4?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
How do I get clearance delivery for Bowbells Muni?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. For any current procedures, verify with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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