Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport Private
SD78 · Kennebec, SD · 1,750 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD78
- Coordinates
- 43.9015, -99.8789
- Elevation
- 1,750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:02 PM | 03:02Z |
Plan a flight from SD78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,900 ft × 40 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISD · Winner | VOR | 112.80 | r340° / 25.4 NM |
| PIR · Pierre | VORTAC | 112.50 | r146° / 32 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR RECORD KEEPING ONLY.
- 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 SD78 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 SD78
Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport (SD78) is an airport in Kennebec, SD, at 1,750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD78 have a control tower?
No. Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD78?
Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD78?
Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport is in Kennebec, SD, at an elevation of 1,750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9015, -99.8789.
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