Airports / North Dakota / WAH
Harry Stern Airport.
Wahpeton, North Dakota · 968 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
5 ratings
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Operators based
968
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 12
North Dakota airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 5 Google ratings , ranked against 12 rated ND fields.
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hector International Airport (FAR).
Overview
Harry Stern Airport (KBWP / WAH) is a general aviation field serving Wahpeton, North Dakota. Field elevation is 968 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list WAH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hector International Airport (FAR, 42 nm), Chandler Field (AXN, 55 nm), and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY, 83 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,100-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from WAH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WAH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KBWP
IATA
WAH
FAA / Local
BWP
Elevation
968 ft
Coordinates
46.2441° N · 96.6074° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs ND fields
state range 795–2,982 ft
At 968 ft, WAH sits lower than 68% of the 19 North Dakota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,100 ft
- 15/335,100 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,254 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,100 ft
WAH's 5,100 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 55nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 83nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 90nmABRAberdeen Regional AirportAberdeen
- 95nmJMSJamestown Regional AirportJamestown
- 102nmBJIBemidji Regional AirportBemidji
Location
Open the full mapKBWP · Harry Stern Airport · Wahpeton, ND
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WAH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 454 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 521 nm | 1h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WAH?
- Harry Stern Airport's longest paved runway is 5,100 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WAH?
- Harry Stern Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WAH?
- The closest alternate is Hector International Airport (FAR), about 42 nm away, followed by Chandler Field (AXN) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WAH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 27m (454 nm), Denver about 1h 37m (521 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 48m (601 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.