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SD83

Lee Airport

De Smet, South DakotaElevation 1,555 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,400 ft

17/35
Dimensions
3,400 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lee Airport is in De Smet, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,555 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROGER G. LEE
Manager phone605-203-1104
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD83
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.2156, -97.6075
Distance from city12 NM SSW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD SCALED ENG DRAWING OF ARPT PLAN FOR SAFETY EVALUATION; OBSTNS CLEARED 125 FT FM EITHER SIDE OF RY; CNTRLN & 200 FT FM EITHER END; OBSTNS REMOVED FM RY APCH SLOPE SFC.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SD83 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD83 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD83. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD83 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD83. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD83?
SD83 sits at 1,555 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD83?
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.