2E6

VFR

GROTON MUNI

GROTON · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,310'
Longest RWY
2,500'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 +7 · X/W 4 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 09:53Z

KABR 280953Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00001039
Wind
330° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-300 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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TERRY HERRON
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
330° · 8 kt
RWY 36
352°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,310 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored172° / 352°2,500 ftTURFStandard L

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for 2E6 yet.

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is not recommended for winter use.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed December through April except by prior permission required at 605-397-8422.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° 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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