2E6 Groton Muni Airport

Before you fly into 2E6

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,310'

MSL · field 1,310' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +4 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 2E6

2E6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KABR (ABERDEEN RGNL) · 14.8 NM away. Conditions at 2E6 may differ.

METAR · KABR

Observed 10:53Z

KABR 121053Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01280094

Wind: 300° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,471 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2E6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KABR (ABERDEEN RGNL) · 14.8 NM away. Conditions at 2E6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 22:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KABR 112219Z 1122/1218 29017G27KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 FM112300 29015G24KT P6SM SCT100 FM120300 27011G15KT P6SM SCT100 FM121700 25014G23KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

11 22:00Z–11 23:00Z

Wind: 290° at 17 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 8,000 ft, Scattered 5,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 5 NM N
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TERRY HERRON
Phone: 605-397-7458
Address: PO BOX 587, GROTON SD 57445

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON: HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

300° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 36

352°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	172° / 352°	2,500 ft	TURF	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 2E6 GROTON MUNI in GROTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.79

8D3·Sisseton Municipal Airport·46.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.00

KGWR·Hoistad Flying Service·45.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.79at8D3Sisseton Municipal Airport46.9 nm
Jet A$6.00atKGWRHoistad Flying Service45.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
ARPT NOT RCMDD FOR WINTER USE.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
1ARPT CLSD DEC-APR EXCP PPR 605-397-8422.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2E6

Answer card

ICAO: 2E6
Name: GROTON MUNI
Location: GROTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 1,310 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,310 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

Groton Muni sits in Groton, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,310 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 2,500 ft of turf. The runway headings are 179° and 359° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With no on-field FBOs listed, plan on self-sufficiency and verify services before you go. The airport remarks matter here. The field is not recommended for winter use. It is also closed from December through April unless you have prior permission. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

This is a small turf strip with limited published infrastructure. Check runway condition before arrival. Seasonal closure and winter use limits make this a field where timing matters more than anything else. If you are planning a stop here, confirm access and any permission requirements with the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Groton Muni (2E6)?

Groton Muni has one runway. It is 18/36 and it is 2,500 ft long with a turf surface.

Is Groton Muni towered?

No. Groton Muni does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Does 2E6 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for Groton Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.

What is the field elevation at Groton Muni?

The field elevation is 1,310 ft MSL.

What is the pattern altitude at 2E6?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Groton Muni open in winter?

The published remarks say the airport is not recommended for winter use. It is also closed from December through April except by prior permission.

Who do I call for permission to use Groton Muni during the closed season?

The published remarks list 605-397-8422 for prior permission. Confirm access before you go.

What should I know before flying into 2E6 for the first time?

Plan for a turf runway at 1,310 ft MSL with no tower and no published ILS. Seasonal closure and winter-use limits are the big operational items here, so verify current access with the airport operator before departure.

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