Vander Wal Private Airport Private
SD74 · Pollock, SD · 1,955 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD74
- Coordinates
- 45.9955, -100.3760
- Elevation
- 1,955 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- 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
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
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 | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:15 PM | 03:15Z |
Plan a flight from SD74
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,600 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for SD74.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD74. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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About SD74
Vander Wal Private Airport (SD74) is an airport in Pollock, SD, at 1,955 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, 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 SD74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD74 have a control tower?
No. Vander Wal Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD74?
Vander Wal Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD74?
Vander Wal Private Airport is in Pollock, SD, at an elevation of 1,955 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.9955, -100.3760.
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