26SD
Shooting Star Ranch Heliport
Radip City, South DakotaElevation 3,902 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Shooting Star Ranch Heliport is in Radip City, South Dakota. Field elevation 3,902 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSTEPHEN ECKRICH
Manager phone605-343-2600
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA26SD
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.0275, -103.2870
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD AREA IS MARKED, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED, THE 35 FT TREES 175 FT WEST ARE REMOVED, AND AVOID LOV FIXED WING AIRCRAFT PER 91.126 (B) (2)
›50 FT PLINE 1700 FT SOUTH OF PAD
›FOR CD CTC ELLSWORTH APCH AT 605-385-6198, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 26SD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 26SD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 26SD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 26SD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 26SD?
26SD sits at 3,902 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 26SD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.