Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD61
- Coordinates
- 43.0102, -97.8662
- Elevation
- 1,435 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1 N
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 | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 02:50Z |
Plan a flight from SD61
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,545 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,545 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKN · Yankton | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r278° / 21.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD61. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RWY SOFT WHEN WET.
- CTLG OBSTS: PLINE & HANGAR N SIDE. FENCE ON ALL SIDES OF RWY.
- TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED
- 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 SD61 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 SD61
Plihal Farms Airport (SD61) is an airport in Tyndall, SD, at 1,435 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,545 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD61 have a control tower?
No. Plihal Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD61?
Plihal Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,545 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD61?
Plihal Farms Airport is in Tyndall, SD, at an elevation of 1,435 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0102, -97.8662.
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