7Q7 White River Muni Airport

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 +2 · X/W 12 kt R

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 06:15Z

KSUO 110615Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM FEW044 BKN075 OVC100 17/07 A2972 RMK AO2

Wind: 030° @ 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 29.72 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 3,155 ft
Ceiling: 7,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

7Q7 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVTN (MILLER FLD) · 43.2 NM away. Conditions at 7Q7 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 12:00Z–11 12:00Z

TAF KVTN 101135Z 1012/1112 29008KT P6SM SCT250 FM101400 29016G26KT P6SM SKC FM110000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM110300 12008KT P6SM BKN100 FM110800 32011KT P6SM BKN100

BASEVFR

10 12:00Z–10 14:00Z

Wind: 290° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 605-988-7216
Address: PO BOX 102, WHITE RIVER SD 57579

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

030° · 12 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 30

301°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	121° / 301°	3,000 ft	TURF	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 7Q7 WHITE RIVER MUNI in WHITE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

7Q7 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

7Q7 · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.00

KVTN·Sandhills Aero·43.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

KVTN·Sandhills Aero·43.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.00atKVTNSandhills Aero43.2 nm
Jet A$5.50atKVTNSandhills Aero43.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
WATCH FOR HOLES MADE BY VARMINTS.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
ARPT CLSD FOR NIGHT OPNS.

Approach & departure obstructions

12RWY 12/30 MKR WITH WHITE BLACK TIPPED MARKER CONES.

Other notes

PRVDD RELOCATION OF THR LGTS IS PER APPLICABLE AC AND THE RESPECTIVE THRS ARE RELCTD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 OVR MEN & EQUIPMENT DRG CONST OR CLOSE THE RY AND ANY CONST ON ARPT BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 150/5370-2C.

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: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 030° at 12 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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