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International Peace Garden Airport (S28)

Dunseith, North Dakota

Airport Information

 
Welcome to the International Peace Garden Airport (S28), located adjacent to the International Peace Garden on the North Dakota–Manitoba border.
 
This page provides general information for pilots using S28, including airport facilities, weather resources, and provides links to customs information. Because S28 is an unattended airport, please review the information below carefully before your flight. There are no rental cars and there is no aviation fuel avalable. Tie-downs are available.
 
Important: The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (located in Bismarck, ND), the contact for the International Peace Garden Airport, is not a customs agency and cannot provide official guidance regarding US or Canadian customs requirements. Customs procedures and documentation requirements can change. Please contact the appropriate agency directly (listed below) before your flight.
The airport runway has recently undergone construction. Photos are provided for your reference, but note, areas surrounding the runway may look different today as these were taken right after construction. 
 
AIRNAV for S28

Weather

Pilots should check current conditions, forecasts, winds, visibility, and other applicable weather information before departure.
The FAA Weather Camera at the International Peace Garden Airport has been installed and is now operational. 

 

Nearest AWOS: 

AWOS-3PT at Bottineau Municipal (D09), 18 nm SW of the IPG Airport.

Freq: 118.25 Phone: 701-228-2688

 

Customs & Border Information

Because S28 is located immediately adjacent to the International Peace Garden and the runway is entirely within the United States, the customs process can be confusing for first-time visitors. Visit ND Tourism: Crossing the Border Between Canada and North Dakota for helpful information.
 
The appropriate procedure depends on whether you are arriving from Canada or departing to Canada.
Please contact the applicable customs agency before your flight if you have questions about your specific situation.
 
U.S. Customs / Border Information
 
U.S. Border Patrol:
701-263-4460, Ext. 0
 
Border Information Service:
1-800-461-9999
 
For pilots entering Canada from the United States, CBSA guidance indicates that travelers should contact the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-888-226-7277 between 2 and 48 hours before arrival. For current Canadian entry requirements and accepted travel documents, consult the CBSA directly.
 
Information on this page is provided for general convenience and is not a substitute for official guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, or the Canada Border Services Agency.
 

Flying From Canada to S28

For Canadian pilots flying to the International Peace Garden Airport to visit the Garden, the airport's special location requires particular attention.
According to the pilot advisory information provided by the International Peace Garden:
  1. Contact UNICOM on 122.8 while inbound and advise of your intentions.
  2. Advise Customs that you are arriving from Canada, will be parking on the Canadian apron, and intend to visit the International Peace Garden.
  3. Taxi to the Canadian parking apron on the north side of the airport.
  4. Tie-downs are available for approximately three aircraft.
  5. Unless instructed otherwise by CBSA, proceed directly from the Canadian apron to the International Peace Garden.
  6. Before returning to your aircraft to depart, stop at the CBSA/Canada Customs office and report your departure and any purchases or other goods that must be declared.
 

Flying From S28 to Canada

If you are departing S28 for a Canadian destination, Canadian customs requirements apply.
Pilots should contact the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-888-226-7277 between 2 and 48 hours before arrival and follow the instructions provided by CBSA. Do not rely solely on information contained on this website. Confirm the current requirements with CBSA before departure.

Travel Documents

For current requirements, travelers should confirm acceptable identification directly with CBSA.
Generally, the information provided by the International Peace Garden indicates:
  • U.S. and other non-Canadian travelers: Passport
  • Canadian travelers: Passport, or other documentation accepted by CBSA
  • Minors: Documentation requirements may differ
For the current list of acceptable travel documents, consult the Canada Border Services Agency.

Visiting the International Peace Garden

The International Peace Garden straddles the United States–Canada border and is accessible from the airport. The airport was constructed in 1965 to provide an aerial gateway to the International Peace Garden and the recreational areas of the Turtle Mountains and Lake Metigoshe. There is an entrance fee to the International Peace Garden. Fees are subject to change, so please check the Garden's current information before your visit. For information about the Garden, visitor information, hours, admission, and current requirements, visit the International Peace Garden website.