Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD35
- Coordinates
- 44.4943, -103.3957
- Elevation
- 2,980 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2007/05
- Distance from city
- 8 NE
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 | 04:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 02:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 03:19Z |
Plan a flight from SD35
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 4,000 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 × 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCA · Ellsworth | TACAN | 108.80 | r318° / 24.8 NM |
| RAP · Rapid City | VORTAC | 112.30 | r319° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD35. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED COORDINATE OPNS WITH ELLSWORTH APCH CON AT PHONE 605-385-6199. CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE; CLEAR RY SAFETY AREA.
- 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 SD35 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 SD35
Bruch Airfield (SD35) is an airport in Sturgis, SD, at 2,980 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 SD35, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD35 have a control tower?
No. Bruch Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD35?
Bruch Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD35?
Bruch Airfield is in Sturgis, SD, at an elevation of 2,980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.4943, -103.3957.
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