3W8

VFR

EUREKA MUNI

EUREKA · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,935'
Longest RWY
3,100'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3W8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,935'
MSL · field 1,935' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 3W8

3W8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMBG (MOBRIDGE MUNI) · 35.5 NM away. Conditions at 3W8 may differ.

METAR · KMBG

Observed 05:52Z

KMBG 280552Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM BKN050 01/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00111006 10094 20000 400940000 53013
Wind
300° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
595 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC ODENBACH
Address
PO BOX 655, EUREKA SD 57437

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 7 kt
RWY 30
307°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 307° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,935 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored127° / 307°3,100 ftASPHStandard L
07/2575° / 255°1,821 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)
074', fence, 80' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3W8 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicators on runways 12 and 30 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 12 and 30 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runways 07 and 25 are marked with white black-tipped marker cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3W8

Answer card
ICAO
3W8
Name
EUREKA MUNI
Location
EUREKA, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,935 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,935 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Eureka Muni sits in Eureka, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,935 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 3,100 ft asphalt. Runway 07/25 is 1,821 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,935 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 07 and 25 are marked with white black-tipped marker cones. Runway 12 and 30 have PAPI. They also have medium intensity runway lights that are activated by CTAF. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Eureka Muni (3W8)?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,935 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.
Does 3W8 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Eureka Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the longest runway at Eureka Muni?
The longest runway is 12/30 at 3,100 ft asphalt. Runway 07/25 is 1,821 ft turf.
Is Eureka Muni towered?
No. Eureka Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Which runway lights are available at 3W8?
Runways 12 and 30 have medium intensity runway lights and PAPI. They are activated by CTAF 122.9.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Eureka Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for on approach to Eureka Muni?
Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Runway 07 and 25 are marked with white black-tipped marker cones, so expect visual cues that help identify the turf runway.
How do I get clearance delivery for 3W8?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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