Airport information
- FAA LID
- 80SD
- Coordinates
- 45.7727, -98.3529
- Elevation
- 1,332 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/05
- Distance from city
- 21 N
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 | 05:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:05 PM | 03:05Z |
Plan a flight from 80SD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,670 ft × 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,670 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR · Aberdeen | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r355° / 21.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 80SD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- 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 80SD 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 80SD
Comstock Field (80SD) is an airport in Columbia, SD, at 1,332 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,670 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 80SD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 80SD have a control tower?
No. Comstock Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 80SD?
Comstock Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,670 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 80SD?
Comstock Field is in Columbia, SD, at an elevation of 1,332 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7727, -98.3529.
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