1D1

VFR

MILBANK MUNI

MILBANK · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,117.8'
Longest RWY
4,000'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1D1 MILBANK MUNI showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 07/25
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1D1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,117.8'
MSL · field 1,117.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +11 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 1D1

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

K1D1 121835Z AUTO 28012G20KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A2985 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,673 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE PENDERGRASS
Address
1001 E. 4TH AVE., #301, MILBANK SD 57252-6034

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1500

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 12 kt
RWY 25
246°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 246° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,118 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31132° / 312°4,000 ftCONCStandard L
07/25Favored66° / 246°3,586 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 525' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
075', fence, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 40

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1D1 MILBANK MUNI in MILBANK, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 13/31, 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 31
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • RY 31 +4' FENCE 600' FM THR & 10' R FM CNTRLN & 350' FM THR & 250' R FM CNTRLN.
  • RY 13 +4' FENCE 450' FM THR.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACT ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 & PAPI RY 31 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25RY 07/25 CLSD WINTER MONTHS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07RWY 07/25 MKD WITH WHITE & BLACK PLASTIC MKR CONES.

Other notes

  • AUTOMATED UNICOM.
  • 1UNATNDD HOLS.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1D1

Answer card
ICAO
1D1
Name
MILBANK MUNI
Location
MILBANK, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,117.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,117.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Milbank Muni sits in Milbank, South Dakota. Field elevation is 1,117.8 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 4,000 ft concrete. Runway 07/25 is 3,586 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless current airport guidance says otherwise. The field has automated UNICOM. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card at Milbank Municipal Airport. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed at 651-463-5588.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the runway notes. Runway 07/25 is closed during winter months. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31. A PAPI is available on runway 31 and is activated by CTAF. Waterfowl and ultralight activity are both reported on and near the airport. There is also a fence near runway 13. Runway 31 has fences close to the threshold and right of centerline. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any changes or local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 1D1 Milbank Muni?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 4,000 ft concrete. Runway 07/25 is 3,586 ft turf.
Is there an ILS at Milbank Muni (1D1)?
No ILS approaches are published for 1D1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 1D1?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current airport guidance says otherwise.
Is 1D1 towered or non-towered?
1D1 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway has lights and a PAPI at Milbank Muni?
Runway 13/31 has medium intensity runway lights. A PAPI is available on runway 31 and is activated by CTAF.
Is runway 07/25 open year-round at 1D1?
No. Runway 07/25 is closed during winter months. Plan on runway 13/31 if conditions and wind allow.
Is 100LL available at Milbank Muni?
Yes. Milbank Municipal Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I watch for on final into 1D1?
Waterfowl and ultralight activity are reported on and near the airport. Runway 13 has a fence 450 ft from the threshold. Runway 31 has fences near the threshold area and right of centerline.

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