Dorsey Ranch Airport Private
1SD0 · Glad Valley, SD · 2,350 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1SD0
- Coordinates
- 45.3230, -101.7420
- Elevation
- 2,350 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/10
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 04:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 02:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 03:16Z |
Plan a flight from 1SD0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPR · Dupree | VORTAC | 116.80 | r346° / 14.7 NM |
| LEM · Lemmon | VOR | 111.40 | r144° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1SD0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RECORD KEEPING PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 1SD0 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 1SD0
Dorsey Ranch Airport (1SD0) is an airport in Glad Valley, SD, at 2,350 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1SD0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1SD0 have a control tower?
No. Dorsey Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1SD0?
Dorsey Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1SD0?
Dorsey Ranch Airport is in Glad Valley, SD, at an elevation of 2,350 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3230, -101.7420.
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