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Howard Municipal Airport

Howard, South DakotaElevation 1,582 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,656 ft

13/31
Dimensions
2,656 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 13
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
1,952 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 18
Displaced threshold323 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Howard Municipal Airport is in Howard, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,582 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCITY OF HOWARD
Manager phone605-772-4391
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8D9
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.0291, -97.5378
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›RWY 18/36 MKD WITH WHITE BLACK TIPPED MKR CONES.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ARPT CLSD FOR NIGHT OPNS.
›RWYS CLSD DURNG WINTER MONTHS.
›RWY 13 4+ FT FENCE 45 FT R 300 FT FM THR & 125 FT R 240 FT FM THR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8D9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8D9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8D9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8D9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8D9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8D9?
8D9 sits at 1,582 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8D9?
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.