K6E5
Wilder Airport
De Smet, South DakotaElevation 1,729 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16160°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34340°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Wilder Airport is in De Smet, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,729 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCASEY HARTY
Manager phone605-860-0248
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK6E5
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.4330, -97.5582
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K6E5 have a METAR?
Yes. K6E5 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does K6E5 have a TAF?
When K6E5 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K6E5?
K6E5 sits at 1,729 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K6E5?
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.