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K5C8

Washburn Municipal Airport

Washburn, North DakotaElevation 1,908 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,700 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,204 x 135 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 17180°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
Traffic patternLeft
08/26
Dimensions
3,700 x 60 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0890°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 26270°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Washburn Municipal Airport is in Washburn, North Dakota. Field elevation 1,908 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDON ROBINSON
Manager phone701-460-0196
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK5C8
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GRAND FORKS
RegionNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.3512, -101.0259
Distance from city4 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CONFIRM WINTER CONDITIONS WITH ARPT MGR AFTER MAJOR STORM PRIOR TO USE - SNOW REMOVAL IRREGULAR SCHEDULE.
›WATERFOWL, BLACKBIRDS, DEER, & ANTELOPE ON AND INVOF OF ARPT.
›+700' SMOKE STACK OF POWER PLANT LOCATED 6 MI WNW OF ARPT.
›MKD WITH DALGT BOUNDARY MARKERS; BLACK/WHITE CONES.
›+150 FT EAST-WEST TRANSMISSION LINE 9500' SOUTH ON EXTNDD CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›CLSD WINTER MONTHS DUE TO LACK OF SNOW REMOVAL.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›MKD WITH DALGT BOUNDARY MARKERS; BLACK/WHITE CONES.
›24HR SELF-SERVICE FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 08/26 & PAPI RY 8/26 - CTAF. LOW INTST NOT AVBL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K5C8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K5C8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K5C8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K5C8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K5C8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K5C8?
K5C8 sits at 1,908 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K5C8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.