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Small airport

Carrington Municipal Airport

ICAO K46DLocal 46D🇺🇸 Carrington
Coordinates
47.4511°N, 99.1511°W
Elevation
1,607 ft (490 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ND
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Carrington Municipal Airport

Carrington Municipal Airport is a public airport located one mile (1.6 km) west of the central business district of Carrington, in Foster County, North Dakota, United States. It is owned by the Carrington Airport Authority. Originally constructed in 1931, it was named Matheny Field in honor of retired Air Force Brig. Gen. William A. Matheny, a native of Carrington, until its expansion to two runways in 1969.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 314,198 ft / 1,280 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
03 / 212,255 ft / 687 m43 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR124.200 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2609 · effective Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DEVILS LAKE EAST INT BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger3500 ft MSLFL180
DEVILS LAKE WEST INT BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger4000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL
R5403A 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted8000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
R5403B 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted10000 ft MSL14000 ft MSL
R5403C 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted14000 ft MSLFL180
R5403D 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted10000 ft MSL12000 ft MSL
R5403E 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted12000 ft MSL14000 ft MSL
R5403F 0700-2000 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted14000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Carrington Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carrington Municipal Airport located?

Carrington Municipal Airport is small airport located in Carrington, United States, at an elevation of 1,607 ft (490 m).

How many runways does Carrington Municipal Airport have?

Carrington Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,198 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Carrington Municipal Airport in?

Carrington Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Carrington Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Carrington Municipal Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Carrington Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Carrington Municipal Airport is Georgeson Farm Strip (NA44), about 12.2 nm to the n, followed by Tomlinson Field and Lill Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Carrington Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.