Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD05
- Coordinates
- 45.3685, -98.4719
- Elevation
- 1,300 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/01
- Distance from city
- 6 S
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 | 05:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:04 PM | 03:04Z |
Plan a flight from SD05
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 375 ft from threshold — 22:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR · Aberdeen | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r229° / 5.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD05. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FENCE 62' FM CNTRLN ON WEST SIDE OF RWY PENETRATES PRIMARY SFC BY 4'.
- 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 SD05 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 SD05
Thorson Airfield (SD05) is an airport in Warner, SD, at 1,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD05, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD05 have a control tower?
No. Thorson Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD05?
Thorson Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD05?
Thorson Airfield is in Warner, SD, at an elevation of 1,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3685, -98.4719.
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