5C8

VFR

WASHBURN MUNI

WASHBURN · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,908'
Longest RWY
3,700'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5C8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,908'
MSL · field 1,908' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5C8

5C8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHZE (MERCER COUNTY RGNL) · 22.9 NM away. Conditions at 5C8 may differ.

METAR · KHZE

Observed 06:15Z

KHZE 300615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 M03/M09 A3018 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-3°C / -9°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-116 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DON ROBINSON
Address
BOX 403, WASHBURN ND 58577

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
Calm
RWY 08
080°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 080° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,908 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2680° / 260°3,700 ftCONCStandard L
17/35170° / 350°2,204 ftTURFStandard L

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

Chart Supplement
5C8 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl, blackbirds, deer, and antelope are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A smoke stack over 700 feet tall at a power plant is located 6 miles west-northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • Confirm winter conditions with the airport manager after a major storm prior to use because snow removal is on an irregular schedule.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 08/26 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 8/26 is controlled by CTAF. Low intensity lighting is not available.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four-hour self-service 100LL fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17/35 is closed during winter months due to lack of snow removal.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runway 35 is marked with displaced approach lighting system boundary markers consisting of black and white cones.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 is marked with displaced approach lighting system boundary markers consisting of black and white cones.Show FAA
  • 35A transmission line over 150 feet tall runs east-west 9500 feet south on the extended centerline of runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5C8

Answer card
ICAO
5C8
Name
WASHBURN MUNI
Location
WASHBURN, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,908 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,908 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Washburn Muni sits in Washburn, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,908 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 08/26 at 3,700 ft of concrete. The other runway is 17/35 at 2,204 ft of turf. Runway 17/35 is closed in winter because snow removal is not provided on a regular schedule.

This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern reference at 2,908 ft MSL.

The airport has 24-hour self-serve 100LL with credit card. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 08/26. The PAPI for 08/26 is controlled by CTAF. Low intensity lighting is not available. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC handles it by phone. Wildlife is part of the picture here. Waterfowl, blackbirds, deer and antelope have all been reported on or near the airport. A tall smoke stack sits about 6 miles west-northwest of the field. Plan for North Dakota weather and winter surface conditions. Check with the airport manager after a major storm before using the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify services directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 5C8?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,908 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is Washburn Muni towered?
No. 5C8 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Does 5C8 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Washburn Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the longest runway at 5C8?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 3,700 ft long and paved with concrete.
Is runway 17/35 open year-round at Washburn Muni?
No. Runway 17/35 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided on a regular schedule. Confirm conditions with the airport manager after a major storm.
Is self-serve 100LL available at 5C8?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available with credit card.
Which FBOs are on the field at Washburn Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I watch for when flying into Washburn Muni?
Watch for wildlife on and near the airport. Waterfowl, blackbirds, deer and antelope are reported in the area. Also note the tall smoke stack about 6 miles west-northwest of the field and the transmission line south on the extended centerline of runway 35.

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5C8 WASHBURN MUNI Airport Guide