Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD65
- Coordinates
- 45.4377, -96.9998
- Elevation
- 1,462 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1973/07
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:58 PM | 02:58Z |
Plan a flight from SD65
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,300 ft × 66 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATY · Watertown | VORTAC | 116.60 | r003° / 28.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD65. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES, PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- AND TREES.
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 SD65 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 SD65
Whipple Ranch Airport (SD65) is an airport in Wilmot, SD, at 1,462 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD65, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD65 have a control tower?
No. Whipple Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD65?
Whipple Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD65?
Whipple Ranch Airport is in Wilmot, SD, at an elevation of 1,462 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.4377, -96.9998.
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