Tioga Municipal (D60), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tioga Municipal (D60), also identified as VEX, serves the city of Tioga, North Dakota, at an elevation of 2,271 feet. This is a non-towered public airport with cross-border traffic tracked by the FAA at 148 annual operations for 2025, the substantial majority of which is business aviation. The field sits roughly 35 nautical miles from Williston Basin International and about 38 nautical miles from Watford City Municipal, placing it within a cluster of general aviation airports in the Bakken region of western North Dakota.
Runways
Tioga Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 5,102 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tioga Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tioga Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Williston Basin International (KXWA), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tioga Municipal recorded 142 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Tioga Muni concentrates notably in June, with March and other mid-year months also showing elevated activity compared to the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 24 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tioga Municipal averages 6.7 days above 90°F in August, 31.0 freeze days in January and 4.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.6°F, and January the coldest, at 20.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tioga Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Numerous towers are located approximately 2 miles north, south, and west of the airport, including a 236-foot tower 10,500 feet west of runway 12/30, a 330-foot tower 13,500 feet south and west of the runway, and a 612-foot tower 3 miles south and west of the runway.
A 230-foot tower is located 10,500 feet from the threshold, 5,000 feet right of the extended centerline; a 15-foot building is located 900 feet from the threshold, 100 feet left of the extended centerline; the approach ratio is 46:1.
Runway 12/30 MIRL is preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 12 and 30, use CTAF.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The beacon is activated via CTAF.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours via credit card access. Full service is available per the attendant schedule and on call after hours.
The taxiway and apron are marked with reflectors.
Confirm snow removal with the airport manager or FBO after a major storm.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tioga Municipal has three airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Williston Basin International (KXWA), 34.82 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at Tioga Municipal (D60)?
Tioga Municipal does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs airport is Williston Basin International (KXWA), approximately 35 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs processing should plan to route through that facility instead of D60. This distance should factor into fuel and routing decisions for international arrivals.
What fuel is available at D60 / Tioga Municipal?
Tioga Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours via credit card access, while full service follows the attendant schedule of 0700-1700 daily, with on-call availability after hours. This combination gives operators flexibility for both routine and off-schedule fuel needs.
What runways are available at Tioga Municipal airport?
Tioga Municipal has two runways: 12/30, a paved asphalt runway 5,102 feet long and 75 feet wide, and 03/21, an unpaved turf runway measuring 3,200 feet by 120 feet. The paved runway is the primary option for most business aircraft operations. Runway lighting on 12/30 is preset to low intensity, with pilot-controlled activation available via CTAF to increase intensity and activate the PAPI.
Are there obstructions to be aware of near Tioga Municipal (D60)?
Yes, Tioga Municipal has several documented obstructions in the vicinity. A tower approximately 230 feet tall sits 10,500 feet from the runway threshold, and a 15-foot building is located 900 feet from the threshold, both offset from the extended centerline. Numerous additional towers, some exceeding 600 feet, are located two to three miles north, south, and west of the airport. Pilots should review approach and departure paths carefully given this obstacle density.