ND53
Pueppke Airport
Ayr, North DakotaElevation 1,099 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
RWY 36
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Pueppke Airport is in Ayr, North Dakota. Field elevation 1,099 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCLINTON PUEPPKE
Manager phone701-261-2495
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAND53
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GRAND FORKS
RegionNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.0464, -97.3881
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE ONLY. A NON-OBSTRUCTING WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA. NO NIGHT OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED UNLESS THE RUNWAY AND WIND INDICATOR ARE LIT. NO TERRAIN OR OBSTACLES PENETRATE THE 20:1 (1 FT RISE FOR EVERY 20 FT FROM THE RUNWAY END) VISUAL APPROACH/ DEPARTURE SURFACE AT LEAST 100 FT WIDE OR AS WIDE AS THE RUNWAY (WHICHEVER IS WIDER) AND EXTENDING INTO THE APPROACH AREA FROM THE LANDING THRESHOLD FOR EACH RUNWAY END. THE THRESHOLD MAY BE DISPLACED TO PROVIDE A CLEAR 20:1 SURFACE PROVIDED ENOUGH LANDING DISTANCE REMAINS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS IN THE AIRCRAFT TO BE USED. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE RESTRICTED FROM ACCESS TO THE RUNWAY DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ND53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for ND53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does ND53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for ND53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ND53?
ND53 sits at 1,099 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ND53?
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.