Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3SD4
- Coordinates
- 43.4649, -96.8626
- Elevation
- 1,491 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 02:48Z |
Plan a flight from 3SD4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,300 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- 164° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 344° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSD · Sioux Falls | VORTAC | 115.00 | r189° / 11.6 NM |
| YKN · Yankton | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r028° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3SD4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD TFC PATTERN IS W OF RY TO AVOID OVERLAP WITH MARO SKEI ARPT, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA, AND CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
- ALL TFC REMAIN W OF ARPT.
- 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 3SD4 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 3SD4
Chris Hofer Landing Strip (3SD4) is an airport in Tea, SD, at 1,491 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3SD4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3SD4 have a control tower?
No. Chris Hofer Landing Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3SD4?
Chris Hofer Landing Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3SD4?
Chris Hofer Landing Strip is in Tea, SD, at an elevation of 1,491 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.4649, -96.8626.
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