Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD83
- Coordinates
- 44.2156, -97.6075
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1997/12
- Distance from city
- 12 SSW
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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:54 PM | 02:54Z |
Plan a flight from SD83
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r028° / 32.2 NM |
| HON · Huron | VORTAC | 117.60 | r104° / 33.1 NM |
| BKX · Brookings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r256° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD83. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD SCALED ENG DRAWING OF ARPT PLAN FOR SAFETY EVALUATION; OBSTNS CLEARED 125 FT FM EITHER SIDE OF RY; CNTRLN & 200 FT FM EITHER END; OBSTNS REMOVED FM RY APCH SLOPE SFC.
- 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 SD83 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 SD83
Lee Airport (SD83) is an airport in De Smet, SD, at 1,555 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD83 have a control tower?
No. Lee Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD83?
Lee Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD83?
Lee Airport is in De Smet, SD, at an elevation of 1,555 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.2156, -97.6075.
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