D29

VFR

DRAYTON MUNI

DRAYTON · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
798'
Longest RWY
2,596'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D29
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,798'
MSL · field 798' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +11 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF D29

D29 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHCO (HALLOCK MUNI) · 12.3 NM away. Conditions at D29 may differ.

METAR · KHCO

Observed 15:35Z

KHCO 281535Z AUTO 32015G20KT 10SM SCT060 06/M03 A3004 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 15G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-239 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB BOLL
Address
BOX 280, DRAYTON ND 58225

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
320° · 15 kt
RWY 35
353°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 353° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,798 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored173° / 353°2,596 ftASPHStandard L

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
D29 · 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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Confirm winter conditions and snow removal before use by calling 701-454-3590 or 701-454-6588.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 has a cultivated field 20 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 operate from dusk to 2400 hours; after 2400 hours, activate low intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There is a 16-foot east-west road 25 feet from the threshold and a 4-foot ditch 60 feet from the threshold at runway 35 end.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 has a displaced threshold for night operations only.Show FAA
  • 17Markings on runway 17 are heavily worn and faded.Show FAA
  • 35Markings on runway 35 are heavily worn and faded.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 2-foot dropoff 5 feet from the threshold of runway 17.Show FAA
  • 35There is a 16-foot road 530 feet from the displaced threshold of runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service call 701-454-6588.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional contacts are City Hall at 701-454-3590 or Troy Georgeson at 701-454-6588.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 701-454-3317.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D29

Answer card
ICAO
D29
Name
DRAYTON MUNI
Location
DRAYTON, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
798 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,798 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,596 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Drayton Muni (D29) sits in Drayton, North Dakota. Field elevation is 798 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 17/35, at 2,596 ft. 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 the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway is short enough that performance planning matters, especially if you are arriving heavy or in winter conditions.

Published remarks call out several operational items. Runway 17 and runway 35 markings are heavily worn. Runway 35 has a displaced threshold for night operations only. Runway 17 has a cultivated field close to the threshold. There is also a road and ditch near the runway 35 end. Low intensity runway lights on 17/35 operate from dusk to 2400 hours. After 2400 hours, activate the lights via CTAF.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Confirm winter conditions and snow removal before use by calling the airport contacts or the airport manager. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are planning a first stop here, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the runway end details before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Drayton Muni (D29)?
D29 has one runway, 17/35. It is 2,596 ft long and asphalt.
Does D29 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for D29. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at D29?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for D29. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Drayton Muni towered?
No. D29 is an unattended field with CTAF 122.9.
What runway lighting is available at D29?
Low intensity runway lights are published for runway 17/35. They operate from dusk to 2400 hours. After 2400 hours, activate them via CTAF.
What runway hazards should I know about at D29?
Runway 17 has a cultivated field 20 feet from the threshold. Runway 35 has a displaced threshold for night operations only. A road and ditch are near that end.
Are there any FBOs on the field at D29?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who do I call for winter conditions or snow removal at D29?
The published remarks say to confirm winter conditions and snow removal before use by calling 701-454-3590 or 701-454-6588. The airport manager number is 701-454-3317.

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