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WESSINGTON SPRINGS

WESSINGTON SPRINGS · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,544.5'
Longest RWY
3,600'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4X4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,544.5'
MSL · field 1,544.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 4X4

4X4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHON (HURON RGNL) · 23.4 NM away. Conditions at 4X4 may differ.

METAR · KHON

Observed 06:55Z

KHON 280655Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00111006
Wind
290° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
111 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN BERGELEEN
Address
PO BOX 100, WESSINGTON SPRINGS SD 57382

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
290° · 6 kt
RWY 30
307°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 307° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,545 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored127° / 307°3,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box left(3°)25', pline, 832' from thr, 390' R of cntrln, slope 25
30PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 12
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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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 12/30. Runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators are on runways 12 and 30 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • See additional remarks.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCounty offices phone number is 605-539-1691.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4X4

Answer card
ICAO
4X4
Name
WESSINGTON SPRINGS
Location
WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,544.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,544.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Wessington Springs Airport (4X4) sits in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,544.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,600 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published runway lighting matters here. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 12/30. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are on both ends. They are controlled by CTAF. The rotating beacon is also controlled by CTAF.

Wessington Springs Airport has one on-field FBO. Wessington Springs Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (605) 539-1691 before arrival if you need current service details. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. This is a small non-towered field, so plan your arrival with the CTAF traffic picture in mind. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Wessington Springs Airport (4X4)?
The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,600 ft long and asphalt.
Does 4X4 have a control tower?
No. Wessington Springs Airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 4X4?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Wessington Springs Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 4X4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at 4X4?
Wessington Springs Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (605) 539-1691 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at Wessington Springs Airport?
Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are on both ends. The beacon is controlled by CTAF.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 4X4?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.
Is Wessington Springs Airport towered or uncontrolled?
It is uncontrolled. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard advisory calls in the pattern.

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