Y27

VFR

STANDING ROCK

FORT YATES · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,633.7'
Longest RWY
3,699'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into Y27
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,633.7'
MSL · field 1,633.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF Y27

Y27 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMBG (MOBRIDGE MUNI) · 32.7 NM away. Conditions at Y27 may differ.

METAR · KMBG

Observed 05:52Z

KMBG 280552Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM BKN050 01/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00111006 10094 20000 400940000 53013
Wind
300° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
222 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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 S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LARISSA YOUNG
Address
PO BOX D, FORT YATES ND 58538

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
300° · 7 kt
RWY 32
326°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 326° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,634 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored146° / 326°3,699 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
143,699'3,699'3,699'3,699'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
323,699'3,699'3,699'3,699'PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', fence, 440' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 16

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

Chart Supplement
Y27 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Confirm snow removal from October through April by calling 701-854-8611, 701-455-1811, or 701-854-8622.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • The gate code is protected and is the local zip code.Show FAA
  • Birds and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon operates continuously from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activation is by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • The precision approach path indicator for runways 14 and 32 is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights for runways 14 and 32 operate continuously from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activation is by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAdditional phone contact is 701-854-8500 extension 7002, Standing Rock Administration Office.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Y27

Answer card
ICAO
Y27
Name
STANDING ROCK
Location
FORT YATES, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,633.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,633.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,699 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Standing Rock Airport sits in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The field elevation is 1,633.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 3,699 ft long with asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 14 and 32 have PAPI. The medium intensity runway lights run continuously from dusk to midnight. After midnight, they are activated by CTAF. The airport beacon follows the same schedule.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on confirming services directly before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC. Snow removal should be confirmed from October through April. Birds and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. The gate code is protected and uses the local zip code. For a first visit, the main things to brief are the single runway layout, the lighting activation after midnight and the wildlife activity around the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Standing Rock Airport (Y27)?
Y27 has one runway, 14/32. It is 3,699 ft long and asphalt.
Does Standing Rock Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Y27. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Y27?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for Y27. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Standing Rock Airport towered?
No. Y27 is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What are the runway lighting procedures at Y27?
The medium intensity runway lights for 14 and 32 run continuously from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activation is by CTAF. The beacon follows the same schedule.
Which runway should I expect to use at Standing Rock Airport?
The airport has one runway, 14/32. The published magnetic headings are 155° and 335°.
Are birds or waterfowl an issue at Y27?
Yes. Birds and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Plan for an active scan on final, especially in low light.
Who do I contact for airport services at Standing Rock Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service status. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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