Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD55
- Coordinates
- 44.3159, -98.2793
- Elevation
- 1,323 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Plan a flight from SD55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,700 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON · Huron | VORTAC | 117.60 | r160° / 7.6 NM |
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r335° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE & 200 FT EACH END BE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS; OBSTRUCTIONS IN APCHS BE REMOVED OR LOWERED OR THRS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- 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 SD55 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 SD55
Winter Airfield (SD55) is an airport in Huron, SD, at 1,323 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD55 have a control tower?
No. Winter Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD55?
Winter Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD55?
Winter Airfield is in Huron, SD, at an elevation of 1,323 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3159, -98.2793.
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