SD87
Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport
Platte, South DakotaElevation 1,618 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Platte, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,618 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMARK BURKET
Manager phone605-337-3364
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASD87
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)HURON
RegionSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.3844, -98.8356
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›150 FT WATER TOWER & ANTENNA 5000 FT NW AND 30 FT POWERLINE 100 FT IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
›FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›PRVDD APCH/DEP HELICOPTER OPNS CONDUCTED 010-020 DEGS AND 160-230 USING HELIPAD AS CNTR; TKOF/LANDING AREA APPROPRIATELY MKD & LIGHTED; SINGLE WIRE BTN LIGHT POLES ON SOUTHSIDE BE REMOVED OR BURIED; WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO TKOF/LANDING AREA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SD87 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SD87. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SD87 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SD87. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SD87?
SD87 sits at 1,618 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SD87?
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.