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Keystone XL Opal Heliport

Opal, South DakotaElevation 3,001 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 40 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Mats
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

Keystone XL Opal Heliport is in Opal, South Dakota. Field elevation 3,001 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTRANSCANADA KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
Manager phone402-492-7594
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD04
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.0200, -102.6589
Distance from city12 NM NW
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.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD04 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD04 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD04. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD04 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD04. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD04?
SD04 sits at 3,001 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD04?
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.