Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8V3
- Coordinates
- 43.3776, -97.9899
- Elevation
- 1,415 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- NOTAM facility
- HON
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1951/06
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:52 PM | 02:52Z |
Plan a flight from 8V3
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- AUTOMATED UNICOM.; ACTVT PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. on 122.9 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-light PAPI (right) · 33: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15 · 149°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,600 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 149° mag · 153° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 49 ft, 1,240 ft from threshold, 200 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 329° mag · 333° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,600 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | AUTOMATED UNICOM.; ACTVT PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. |
| O'NEILL RCAG | 128.0 | APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC (ZMP) ON FREQS 128.0/257.95 (O'NEILL RCAG). |
| O'NEILL RCAG | 257.95 | APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC (ZMP) ON FREQS 128.0/257.95 (O'NEILL RCAG). |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r168° / 24.1 NM |
| YKN · Yankton | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r309° / 38.2 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AUTOMATED UNICOM.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
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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 8V3 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 8V3
Parkston Municipal Airport (8V3) is an airport in Parkston, SD, at 1,415 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8V3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8V3 have a control tower?
No. Parkston Municipal Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8V3?
Parkston Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8V3?
Parkston Municipal Airport is in Parkston, SD, at an elevation of 1,415 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3776, -97.9899.
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