D50

VFR

CROSBY MUNI

CROSBY · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,952.7'
Longest RWY
3,800'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D50
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,952.7'
MSL · field 1,952.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF D50

Current METAR

Observed 07:15Z

KD50 280715Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM FEW041 SCT050 M06/M09 A3007 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-6°C / -9°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-285 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
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE MELBY
Address
PO BOX 154, CROSBY ND 58730

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
290° · 7 kt
RWY 31
307°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 307° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,953 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored127° / 307°3,800 ftASPHStandard L
03/2138° / 218°2,680 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 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 31
D50 · IAP
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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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a 250-foot tower 4000 feet south of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI on runways 13 and 31 operates from dusk to 0100. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 13 and 31 are preset on low intensity from dusk to 0100; to increase intensity activate on CTAF. After 0100 activate medium intensity runway lights on runways 13 and 31 and PAPI on runways 13 and 31 on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months due to lack of snow removal.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Power line 33 feet above the runway end, 2,100 feet from the threshold, 395 feet left and right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport maintenance and snow removal contact person.Show FAA
  • MANAGERHome phone 701-965-4284; additional contact Neil Benter 701-641-8554, 701-965-6512, or 701-965-6775.Show FAA
  • AGRIFor agricultural services contact 701-965-4284 extension 6146 or 701-570-0944.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D50

Answer card
ICAO
D50
Name
CROSBY MUNI
Location
CROSBY, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,952.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,952.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Crosby Muni sits in Crosby, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,952.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 3,800 ft, with an asphalt surface. Runway 03/21 is 2,680 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Crosby Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card.

Runway 13/31 has PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lighting is preset low from dusk to 0100. Use CTAF to increase intensity. After 0100, activate the runway lights and PAPI on CTAF. Watch for deer and birds on and near the airport. There is also a 250-foot tower about 4,000 ft south of the field. Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in for any updates on local procedures or seasonal field status.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Crosby Muni (D50)?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 3,800 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Does D50 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for D50. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Crosby Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Crosby Muni towered?
No. D50 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Which runway should I expect to use in winter at D50?
Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. Plan on runway 13/31 unless current field conditions or airport guidance say otherwise.
What fuel is available on the field at Crosby Muni?
The on-field FBO is Crosby Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card.
What lighting is available on runway 13/31 at D50?
Runway 13/31 has PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are preset low from dusk to 0100. After 0100, activate the runway lights and PAPI on CTAF.
Are there any obstacles or wildlife concerns at Crosby Muni?
Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. There is also a 250-foot tower about 4,000 ft south of the field. Runway 13 has a power line near the departure end area, so brief your departure carefully.

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