Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD46
- Coordinates
- 43.8333, -96.8503
- Elevation
- 1,520 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1974/03
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 02:49Z |
Plan a flight from SD46
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSD · Sioux Falls | VORTAC | 115.00 | r336° / 11.4 NM |
| BKX · Brookings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r177° / 28.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD46. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- TREE AT S END & PLINE AT N END OF RWY N-S.
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 SD46 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 SD46
Jensen Airport (SD46) is an airport in Dell Rapids, SD, at 1,520 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD46 have a control tower?
No. Jensen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD46?
Jensen Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD46?
Jensen Airport is in Dell Rapids, SD, at an elevation of 1,520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.8333, -96.8503.
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