D54 West Fargo Muni Airport

Before you fly into D54

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,896'

MSL · field 896' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF D54

D54 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFAR (HECTOR INTL) · 4.4 NM away. Conditions at D54 may differ.

METAR · KFAR

Observed 13:53Z

KFAR 281353Z 33012KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP189 T00281033

Wind: 330° @ 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 3°C / -3°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -503 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

D54 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFAR (HECTOR INTL) · 4.4 NM away. Conditions at D54 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 12:00Z–29 12:00Z

TAF KFAR 281142Z 2812/2912 32009KT P6SM SCT060 FM281700 32013G20KT P6SM BKN060 FM290000 33009KT P6SM SCT090

BASEVFR

28 12:00Z–28 17:00Z

Wind: 320° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NW
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROBBIE GRANDE
Phone: 701-371-2655
Address: 1040 19TH AVE NW, WEST FARGO ND 58078

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK: GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

330° · 12 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 36

354°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	174° / 354°	3,300 ft	ASPH	18 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	17', road, 365' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

D54 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

D54 · CHART_SUPP

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,INSTR,PAJA,SALES

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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.20

KBWP·TriState Aviation·41.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.25

KBAC·Barnes County Municipal Airport·45.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Delta 54 Aviation 122.700(701) 371-2655 WebsiteIndependent18d ago	$4.97	—	—

Delta 54 Aviation
122.700(701) 371-2655
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100LL
$4.97
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.20atKBWPTriState Aviation41.4 nmsave $0.77
Jet A$4.25atKBACBarnes County Municipal Airport45.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Fargo Approach at 701-239-5188.Show FAA
Deer and birds are on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Paja is on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level.Show FAA
Confirm winter conditions after major storm by calling the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36 by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Markings on runway 18 are faded.Show FAA
36Markings on runway 36 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

OWNERBrian Christl is chairman of the airport authority.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D54

Answer card

ICAO: D54
Name: WEST FARGO MUNI
Location: FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 896 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,896 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 3
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 330° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

West Fargo Muni sits in Fargo, North Dakota. Field elevation is 896 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,300 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the light-piston pattern at 1,696 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.7. Fargo Approach handles clearance delivery. Published remarks also note low intensity runway lights on 18/36 that are activated by CTAF. Runway markings on both ends are faded. Plan for a careful look on rollout and lineup.

Delta 54 Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Self-service 100LL is available with credit card. The airport remarks also call out deer and birds in the area. Paja is also noted in the vicinity. If you are arriving after a major winter storm, confirm conditions with the airport manager before you go. For a first-time stop, the big items are the short single runway, the non-towered pattern and the need to verify winter surface conditions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at D54 West Fargo Muni?

The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the light-piston pattern at 1,696 ft MSL based on the field elevation of 896 ft MSL.

Does D54 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for D54. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you fly.

Is West Fargo Muni towered?

No. D54 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic. Coordinate with Fargo Approach as needed for clearance delivery.

What runway does D54 have and how long is it?

D54 has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,300 ft long and asphalt.

Which FBO is on the field at D54?

Delta 54 Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Self-service 100LL is available with credit card.

How do I get clearance delivery at D54?

The published remark says to contact Fargo Approach at 701-239-5188 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator if you need the latest procedure.

Are there wildlife or winter hazards at D54?

Yes. The published remarks say deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. They also say to confirm winter conditions after a major storm by calling the airport manager.

How are the runway lights activated at D54?

Low intensity runway lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF. Use the published CTAF frequency and confirm the lighting procedure before a night arrival.

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