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SD57

W L Thompson Airport

Pierre, South DakotaElevation 2,113 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 2,600 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
2,400 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY NW
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SE
Traffic patternLeft
E/W
Dimensions
2,400 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
Traffic patternLeft
N/S
Dimensions
2,600 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
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

W L Thompson Airport is in Pierre, South Dakota. Field elevation 2,113 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES M. THOMPSON
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD57
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.5666, -100.7500
Distance from city20 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD57 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD57?
SD57 sits at 2,113 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD57?
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.