S25

VFR

WATFORD CITY MUNI

WATFORD CITY · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,135.1'
Longest RWY
6,550'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S25
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,135.1'
MSL · field 2,135.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF S25

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KS25 280655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M00/M06 A3006 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -6°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
674 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
1 NM ESE
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LUKE TAYLOR
Address
BOX 730, WATFORD CITY ND 58854

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 12
116°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 116° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,135 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30116° / 296°6,550 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
125,800'5,800'6,550'5,500'PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', road, 240' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 3
305,500'5,500'6,400'5,650'PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', road, 550' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 12
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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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • After winter storms, confirm airport conditions with the airport manager by calling (701) 300-3045 or 701-570-2646.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Deer and antelope are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 12 and 30 via CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 12 and 30 are preset on low intensity from dusk to dawn; to increase intensity, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFull service fuel is available from 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday and self service with credit card is available at all other hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30There is a 167-foot hill lighted with obstruction lights near runway 30.Show FAA
  • 12There is also a 306-foot tower 6600 feet from the threshold of runway 12, 4000 feet right of the extended centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • UNICOM is located at the sheriff's office.Show FAA
  • 1Airport staff are on call on weekends and nights.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional contact is the FBO at 701-300-3045.Show FAA
  • AGRIFor agricultural service, call 701-570-2646.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S25

Answer card
ICAO
S25
Name
WATFORD CITY MUNI
Location
WATFORD CITY, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,135.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,135.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,550 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Watford City Muni sits in Watford City, North Dakota. Field elevation is 2,135.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 6,550 ft long on concrete, which gives you plenty of pavement for most GA work. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport details before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current airport guidance say otherwise. Watford AeroService is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Full service fuel is available from 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday. Self-serve fuel with credit card is available outside those hours. The runway lighting is preset low from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to raise the intensity or activate the PAPIs on runways 12 and 30.

A few operational items matter here. A 306-foot tower sits near the runway 12 end. A 167-foot lighted hill is near runway 30. Deer and antelope are also reported in the area. After winter storms, confirm airport conditions with the airport manager or the FBO before departure. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at S25 Watford City Muni?
S25 has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 6,550 ft long on concrete. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Watford City Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for S25. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at S25?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current airport guidance says otherwise.
Is S25 towered or non-towered?
S25 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at Watford City Muni?
Watford AeroService is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (701) 570-2646 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at S25?
Yes. Self-serve fuel with credit card is available at all other hours outside full-service times. Full service fuel is available from 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday.
What runway lighting is available at S25?
Runways 12 and 30 have medium intensity runway lights. They are preset on low from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase intensity. The PAPIs on 12 and 30 are also activated via CTAF.
Are there any obstacles or wildlife concerns at Watford City Muni?
Yes. A 306-foot tower is reported near the runway 12 end. A 167-foot lighted hill is near runway 30. Deer and antelope are also reported in the vicinity.

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