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SD72

Vig Ranch Airfield

Opal, South DakotaElevation 2,600 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,300 ft

18/36
Dimensions
1,300 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternLeft
13/31
Dimensions
800 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 13
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31
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

Vig Ranch Airfield is in Opal, South Dakota. Field elevation 2,600 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDWAYNE C VIG
Manager phone605-748-2423
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD72
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.8500, -102.5840
Distance from city4 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›1/4 MILE FROM RANCH BLDGS. 1 HGR AVBL AT FLD.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›FOR LIRL RWYS 13/31 & 18/36 CALL 605-967-2357.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD72 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD72 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD72. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD72 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD72. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD72?
SD72 sits at 2,600 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD72?
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.