Carrington Municipal (46D), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Carrington Municipal (46D) is a small, unattended public airport in north-central North Dakota, handling limited business aviation traffic. Its single paved runway and self-service fuel make it a straightforward stop for light general aviation traffic rather than a hub for larger operations.
Runways
Carrington Municipal has one paved runway, 13/31, 4,198 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Carrington Municipal has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Carrington Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Grand Forks International (KGFK), 85 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Carrington Municipal recorded 112 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at Carrington Muni concentrates in the fall months, with October and November together accounting for a large share of the year's operations according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 20 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Carrington Municipal averages 2.5 days above 90°F in August and 30.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.1°F, and January the coldest, at 17.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Carrington Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights for Runway 13/31 operate from dusk to 0000. After 0000, the runway lights and PAPI for Runways 13 and 31 are activated via CTAF.
Runway 13 has a 6-foot ditch located 120 feet left of the extended centerline, beginning 70 feet outbound from the threshold.
Birds and deer are present in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day on a self-service basis with credit card payment.
Contact the airport manager for snow removal information.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Carrington Municipal has two airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Jamestown Regional (KJMS), 36.78 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 46D
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 46D.
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What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there jet fuel available at Carrington Municipal (46D)?
Carrington Municipal does not stock Jet A. The field carries 100LL only, available on a 24-hour self-service basis with credit card payment, and there is no attendant on site.
What runway does 46D offer for arrivals?
Carrington Municipal has a single paved runway, 13/31, measuring 4,198 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Pilots using Runway 13 should note a 6-foot ditch located 120 feet left of the extended centerline, starting 70 feet outbound from the threshold.
Is customs clearance available at Carrington Municipal?
Carrington Municipal has no customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KGFK, located approximately 85 nautical miles away.