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SD05

Thorson Airfield

Warner, South DakotaElevation 1,300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,850 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,850 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
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

Thorson Airfield is in Warner, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEVE THORSON
Manager phone605-229-1348
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD05
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.3685, -98.4719
Distance from city6 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FENCE 62' FM CNTRLN ON WEST SIDE OF RWY PENETRATES PRIMARY SFC BY 4'.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD05 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD05 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD05. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD05 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD05. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD05?
SD05 sits at 1,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD05?
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.