McLeish Landing Airport — Braddock, North Dakota
McLeish Landing Airport serves the small community of Braddock in Emmons County, south-central North Dakota. Braddock is a tiny prairie community along the old Milwaukee Road railroad corridor, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields on the rolling Missouri Plateau. McLeish Landing Airport provides general aviation access for an area that is distant from public airports in Bismarck or Linton.
Emmons County's rolling terrain and agricultural economy create a clear demand for local aviation facilities. McLeish Landing Airport supports the personal and agricultural aviation needs of the Braddock community. Whether this facility is public or private, it represents the type of rural aviation infrastructure that the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission recognizes as vital to maintaining statewide aviation accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operational status of McLeish Landing Airport?
Check current FAA databases and Chart Supplement for McLeish Landing Airport's public/private status and current operational information near Braddock, ND.
What is the nearest public airport to Braddock, ND?
Linton Municipal Airport is the nearest public-use facility in Emmons County. Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS), about 60 miles north, provides full FBO services.
What crops are grown near Braddock, ND?
Emmons County near Braddock produces wheat and sunflowers primarily, with some corn and soybean production on the more favorable soils of the Missouri Plateau.
What weather challenges affect rural Emmons County aviation?
Extreme winter cold, spring mud that can close turf strips, and the elevated plateau terrain's effect on wind patterns are the primary considerations for pilots in this area.
McLeish Landing Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Braddock, North Dakota.
| Name | McLeish Landing Airport |
| Address | 6068 14th Avenue, Braddock ND 58524 Map |
| Phone | (701) 782-6891 |
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Map of McLeish Landing Airport
Airports near Braddock
Braddock and Rural Emmons County Air Access
Braddock's location in south-central Emmons County places it in one of North Dakota's more isolated agricultural zones, where the combination of sparse population and significant distances to services makes aviation a valuable transportation option. McLeish Landing Airport provides a local access point that reduces dependence on long drives to reach the nearest public airports.
Emmons County's aviation community reflects the broader pattern of rural North Dakota, where a mix of private and public facilities creates a distributed network of landing areas that together serve emergency, agricultural, and personal aviation needs. The county's rolling Missouri River country terrain creates more interesting flying conditions than the flat eastern areas, rewarding pilots who take time to learn local weather patterns and terrain features.