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Keystone Adventures Heliport

Rapid City, South DakotaElevation 4,969 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 120 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 120 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
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 Adventures Heliport is in Rapid City, South Dakota. Field elevation 4,969 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerANDY BUSSE
Manager phone605-431-3286
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD18
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.9163, -103.4417
Distance from city13 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ELLSWORTH APCH AT 605-385-6198, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD18 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD18 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD18. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD18 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD18. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD18?
SD18 sits at 4,969 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD18?
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.