SD53
Howard Field
Beresford, South DakotaElevation 1,250 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Displaced threshold800 ft
RWY 36
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Howard Field is in Beresford, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,250 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID HOWARD
Manager phone(605) 670-0234
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD53
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.9044, -96.8108
Distance from city13 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SIOUX CITY ATCT AT 712-293-2482. WHEN SUX ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›POWERLINES N; S & W OF RY.
›TWR LOCATED 1 MILE NORTH AND 3/4 MILE EAST.
›PRVDD AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR & ANY OBSTN BE REMOVED OR LOWERED OR THLDS DSPLCD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD53?
SD53 sits at 1,250 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD53?
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.