49B

MVFR

STURGIS MUNI

STURGIS · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
3,254.9'
Longest RWY
5,100'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 49B
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,254.9'
MSL · field 3,254.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 49B

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

K49B 280315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC022 02/01 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,315 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROGER BURNHAM
Address
13345 ALKALI RD, STURGIS SD 57785

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 11
112°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 112° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,255 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29112° / 292°5,100 ftCONCStandard L
05/2350° / 230°3,580 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0541', hill, 1099' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 26

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
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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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a high volume of aircraft operating in the vicinity of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7500 feet; pilots are advised to monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via GCO, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • GCO is available on frequency 121.725 with 4 clicks to Ellsworth Approach and 6 clicks to Denver Center.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting is active on runway 11/29; PAPI is available on runways 11 and 29 and is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Automated UNICOM is available.Show FAA
  • 1For an attendant outside regular hours, call 605-347-3356.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 49B

Answer card
ICAO
49B
Name
STURGIS MUNI
Location
STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
3,254.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,254.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 5,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Sturgis Muni sits in Sturgis, South Dakota at 3,254.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 11/29 at 5,100 ft of concrete. Runway 05/23 is 3,580 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 4,255 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

C & B Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. An attendant can be reached outside regular hours at the listed phone number. Medium intensity runway lighting is active on 11/29. PAPI is available on 11 and 29 and is controlled by CTAF.

This is a non-towered field with busy nearby traffic. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. There is also a high volume of aircraft near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7,500 ft. Monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories in that area. If you need clearance delivery and the GCO is not available, contact Denver ARTCC. The airport also has GCO service on 121.725 with access to Ellsworth Approach and Denver Center.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 49B Sturgis Muni?
The field elevation is 3,254.9 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Sturgis Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 4,255 ft MSL at this field.
Which runway is the longest at 49B?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway. It is 5,100 ft of concrete.
Does Sturgis Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 49B. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is 49B towered or non-towered?
49B has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and monitor the local flow closely.
Which FBO is on the field at Sturgis Muni?
C & B Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (605) 347-3356 for current service details or after-hours help.
Is 100LL available at Sturgis Muni after hours?
Yes. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. If you need an attendant outside regular hours, call the number listed for C & B Aviation.
What should I watch for when flying into Sturgis Muni?
Watch for wildlife on and near the airport. Also expect a lot of traffic in the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse area at or below 7,500 ft. The published advisory frequency there is 122.85.

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