Inkster Airport (ND24) — Inkster, North Dakota
Inkster Airport, designated ND24, serves the small community of Inkster in Grand Forks County, eastern North Dakota. Inkster is a small farming community in the Red River Valley agricultural zone, and the airport provides local general aviation access for the surrounding farming operations. ND24 supports the aerial application services and personal aviation that are important to managing large-scale sugar beet and grain operations in this part of Grand Forks County.
Grand Forks County's agricultural aviation infrastructure includes numerous private and public landing areas supporting the county's intensive farming economy. Inkster Airport provides an access point in the western-central portion of the county, reducing ferry times for pilots operating between Grand Forks International and agricultural fields to the west. The flat Red River Valley terrain simplifies VFR flying here, though the area experiences typical valley weather challenges including spring flooding and winter blizzards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAA identifier for Inkster Airport?
Inkster Airport in Grand Forks County carries the FAA identifier ND24 in aeronautical databases.
Is ND24 Inkster Airport open to the public?
Check current Chart Supplement for Inkster Airport's public/private status. Small community airports in rural ND may have varying access policies.
What is the nearest full-service airport to Inkster?
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is the nearest full-service facility, approximately 30-35 miles to the east of Inkster.
What crops are grown near Inkster, ND?
Grand Forks County near Inkster produces sugar beets, wheat, soybeans, and sunflowers on the Red River Valley's exceptional farmland.
Inkster Airport - Nd24 Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Inkster, North Dakota.
| Name | Inkster Airport - Nd24 |
| Address | 511 6th Street, Inkster ND 58244 Map |
| Phone | (701) 865-4101 |
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Map of Inkster Airport - Nd24
Grand Forks County Rural Aviation West of Grand Forks
Inkster and the surrounding rural areas of western Grand Forks County represent the agricultural heart of the Red River Valley, where the combination of deep soils, reliable rainfall, and a long growing season produces exceptional crop yields. Aviation serves this agricultural economy through aerial application, crop scouting, and personal transportation that connects farm families to the urban services and markets at Grand Forks.
The aviation infrastructure around Inkster—combining the nearby Grand Forks International Airport, Larimore Municipal, and several private strips—creates a relatively dense network of landing options for the area. This density is important for emergency access in a region where ground distances to Grand Forks can be significant during winter road conditions. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission tracks all of these facilities as part of its statewide aviation planning.