KBWP

VFR

HARRY STERN

WAHPETON · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
968.2'
Longest RWY
5,100'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBWP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,968.2'
MSL · field 968.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +10 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KBWP

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KBWP 281255Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3002 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-483 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 S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JON KLEIN
Address
1251 PEGASUS ROAD, WAHPETON ND 58075

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 33
331°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 331° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,968 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored151° / 331°5,100 ftCONCStandard L
03/2133° / 213°3,254 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)45', trees, 1400' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 26
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)42', trees, 1410' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 28
0349', trees, 886' from thr, 138' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 15
KBWP · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Runway 03 safety area is cultivated uneven dirt and soft when wet.Show FAA
  • Confirm airport conditions in winter months before use by calling 701-642-5777.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights for runways 15 and 33 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-service with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03/21 is marked with edge and corner delta lights and metal markers painted orange.Show FAA
  • 15There are 32 foot trees 1250 feet from the threshold on both sides of the extended centerline approach with a 32 to 1 ratio.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call the airport manager at 701-361-0230.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional phone numbers are 701-361-0230 or city police at 701-642-7777.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBWP

Answer card
ICAO
KBWP
Name
HARRY STERN
Location
WAHPETON, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
968.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,968.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Harry Stern Airport is in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Field elevation is 968.2 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 15/33 at 5,100 ft on concrete. Runway 03/21 is 3,254 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. TriState Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours self-service with credit card. Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months. Runway 03 has a soft safety area when wet. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights that start at low intensity. You can raise the intensity and turn on runway end identifier lights by keying the common traffic advisory frequency.

Watch for deer and birds in the area. There are also 32 ft trees 1,250 ft from the threshold on both sides of the extended centerline for runway 15. If you need after-hours help, call the airport manager. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. Check winter conditions before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KBWP and what surface is it?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at KBWP. It is 5,100 ft long and has a concrete surface.
What is the pattern altitude at KBWP?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBWP have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KBWP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KBWP towered or non-towered?
KBWP has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KBWP?
TriState Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KBWP?
Yes. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self-service with credit card.
Can I use runway 03/21 at KBWP in winter?
Runway 03/21 is closed during winter months. Confirm current airport conditions before use by calling the airport manager or the field phone.
What runway lighting should I expect on KBWP 15/33 at night?
Runway 15/33 has medium intensity runway lights that are preset to low intensity. Key the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights.

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