7Q7

VFR

WHITE RIVER MUNI

WHITE RIVER · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,151'
Longest RWY
3,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7Q7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,151'
MSL · field 2,151' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 7Q7

7Q7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSUO (ROSEBUD SIOUX TRIBAL) · 18.9 NM away. Conditions at 7Q7 may differ.

METAR · KSUO

Observed 04:15Z

KSUO 280415Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM FEW028 FEW110 03/02 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,091 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH BECHTOLD
Address
PO BOX 102, WHITE RIVER SD 57579

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° · 3 kt
RWY 30
301°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 301° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,151 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored121° / 301°3,000 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

Chart Supplement
7Q7 · 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
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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

  • Watch for holes made by varmints.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed for night operations.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12/30 is marked with white black-tipped marker cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided relocation of threshold lights is per applicable advisory circular and the respective thresholds are relocated to provide a clear 20 to 1 over men and equipment during construction or close the runway and any construction on airport must be in accordance with advisory circular 150/5370-2C.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7Q7

Answer card
ICAO
7Q7
Name
WHITE RIVER MUNI
Location
WHITE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,151 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,151 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

White River Muni sits in White River, South Dakota. Field elevation is 2,151 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,000 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field technique and check the surface before you go. The published runway headings are magnetic. No tower is on the field. 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 the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 3,151 ft MSL. The airport is closed for night operations, so do not plan a night arrival or departure. Published remarks also call out wildlife on and near the airport. Varmint holes are another item to watch for on the turf. Runway 12/30 is marked with white black-tipped marker cones. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need current operational detail before a trip in, verify it with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 7Q7?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,151 ft MSL at this field.
Is White River Muni towered?
No. White River Muni is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
Does 7Q7 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7Q7. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the longest runway at White River Muni?
The longest runway is 12/30. It is 3,000 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Can I fly into 7Q7 at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed for night operations. Plan daylight only unless the airport operator gives you current guidance.
Which frequencies do I use at 7Q7?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Make your calls there and listen for local traffic before joining the pattern.
Are there any FBOs on the field at White River Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway hazards should I expect at 7Q7?
Published remarks mention wildlife on and near the airport. They also warn about holes made by varmints, so inspect the turf carefully on rollout and during taxi.

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