Devils Lake Regional (KDVL), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Devils Lake Regional Airport (KDVL) is a public, non-towered field in north-central North Dakota, serving Devils Lake and the surrounding region at an elevation of 1,469 feet. The airport handled 2,958 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 954 of those classified as business aviation activity. Its longer runway, 13/31, spans 6,400 feet and 100 feet wide, giving it the paved capacity to support a range of business aircraft, while a second, shorter runway offers additional flexibility.
Runways
Devils Lake Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,400 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Devils Lake Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Devils Lake Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is S28, 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Devils Lake Regional recorded 954 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KDVL is concentrated in the latter half of the year, with October, August, and November posting the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 108 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Devils Lake Regional averages 1.5 days above 90°F in June and 31.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.8°F, and January the coldest, at 15.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Devils Lake Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Activate or increase intensity of MALSR on runway 31, REIL on runways 03, 13, and 21, PAPI on runway 13/31, HIRL on runway 13/31, and MIRL on runway 03/21 via CTAF.
Runway 03/21 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
Numerous waterfowl and other birds, deer, and jackrabbits are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 245/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 337/F/D/X/T
Fuel is available during irregular hours; self-service avgas is available 24 hours a day.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Devils Lake Regional has one alternate within 42 NM. The nearest alternate is Carrington Municipal, 41.12 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDVL
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KDVL?
Devils Lake Regional, identified as KDVL, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the primary strip at 6,400 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 03/21 is shorter, at 4,314 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both are asphalt surfaces suitable for a range of business aviation aircraft. Runway 13/31 carries lighting support including PAPI and HIRL, while runway 03/21 uses MIRL.
Is fuel available around the clock at KDVL?
Fuel at Devils Lake Regional (KDVL) is not available on a continuous staffed basis. Attended fuel service operates on irregular hours according to airport remarks. Self-service avgas, however, is available 24 hours a day. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel types are listed for the field. Dispatchers planning after-hours arrivals should rely on the self-service avgas option rather than expecting attended fuel service.
Are there restrictions on using runway 03/21 at KDVL?
Runway 03/21 at Devils Lake Regional Airport (KDVL) carries a specific operational restriction. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats. It is also unavailable for non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. This restriction applies only to runway 03/21; the longer runway 13/31 is not listed with the same limitation. Operators of larger scheduled or non-scheduled passenger aircraft should plan to use runway 13/31 instead.
How does business aviation traffic at KDVL vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Devils Lake Regional (KDVL) is concentrated in the second half of the year. Monthly bizav operations climb from a low of 52 in February to a peak of 108 in October, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July, August, September, and November also post totals above 90 operations, well ahead of the winter months. Total annual operations for the field reached 2,958, with 954 of those classified as business aviation. Dispatchers scheduling flights in the fall months should expect the busiest traffic conditions of the year at this airport.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KDVL, and what access does it offer?
Devils Lake Regional Airport (KDVL) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is located approximately 69.47 nautical miles away, identified by the code S28. Operators requiring customs clearance near Devils Lake Regional must route through that facility rather than clearing directly at KDVL. Flight planning for international arrivals into this area should account for that additional distance and any procedures required at the alternate customs airport.