Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD57
- Coordinates
- 44.5666, -100.7500
- Elevation
- 2,113 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1963/01
- Distance from city
- 20 NW
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 | 04:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 04:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 02:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 03:09Z |
Plan a flight from SD57
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
2,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway NW/SE
2,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,400 ft | |
| N/S | 2,600 ft | |
| NW/SE | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIR · Pierre | VORTAC | 112.50 | r282° / 27.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD57. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 SD57 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 SD57
W L Thompson Airport (SD57) is an airport in Pierre, SD, at 2,113 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD57 have a control tower?
No. W L Thompson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD57?
W L Thompson Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD57?
W L Thompson Airport is in Pierre, SD, at an elevation of 2,113 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.5666, -100.7500.
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