Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4SD4
- Coordinates
- 44.0417, -103.0460
- Elevation
- 3,166 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/07
- Distance from city
- 9 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 | 04:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 02:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 03:15Z |
Plan a flight from 4SD4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAP · Rapid City | VORTAC | 112.30 | r327° / 4.2 NM |
| RCA · Ellsworth | TACAN | 108.80 | r147° / 6.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4SD4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED WITH RAP ATCT, ACFT USING THIS ARPT COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES FOR RAP CLASS 'D' AIRSPACE, RAP ATM IS INVITED TO ALL MEETINGS CONCERNING THIS ARPT, CLEAR OBSTL FREE ZONE CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA, AND CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
- RY 13/31 IS LCTD 1/2 MILE E OF RAPID CITY RGNL ARPT.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC ELLSWORTH APCH AT 605-385-6198, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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 4SD4 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 4SD4
Dan's Airport (4SD4) is an airport in Rapid City, SD, at 3,166 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4SD4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4SD4 have a control tower?
No. Dan's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4SD4?
Dan's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4SD4?
Dan's Airport is in Rapid City, SD, at an elevation of 3,166 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0417, -103.0460.
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