Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD14
- Coordinates
- 43.7339, -100.3920
- Elevation
- 1,688 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/04
- Distance from city
- 13 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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:03 PM | 03:03Z |
Plan a flight from SD14
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISD · Winner | VOR | 112.80 | r291° / 31.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD14. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NOT REQUIRED.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- OTHER CONTACT; BARRY VALBURG 605-669-2251
- BLDG, TREES, PLINE 25' HIGH.
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 SD14 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 SD14
Valburg Ranch Airport (SD14) is an airport in Draper, SD, at 1,688 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD14, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD14 have a control tower?
No. Valburg Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD14?
Valburg Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD14?
Valburg Ranch Airport is in Draper, SD, at an elevation of 1,688 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7339, -100.3920.
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