8D9 Howard Muni Airport

Before you fly into 8D9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,586'

MSL · field 1,586' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +11 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 8D9

8D9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMDS (MADISON MUNI) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at 8D9 may differ.

METAR · KMDS

Observed 00:15Z

KMDS 120015Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM FEW049 20/10 A2983 RMK AO2 TSNO

Wind: 290° @ 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 2,678 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8D9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHON (HURON RGNL) · 36.6 NM away. Conditions at 8D9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 16:00Z–11 12:00Z

TAF KHON 101609Z 1016/1112 30011G20KT P6SM BKN250 FM101700 30019G28KT P6SM FEW250 FM110100 29009KT P6SM FEW200 FM110300 VRB05KT P6SM BKN150 FM111000 29009KT P6SM BKN100

BASEVFR

10 16:00Z–10 17:00Z

Wind: 300° at 11 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 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 N
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CITY OF HOWARD
Phone: 605-772-4391
Address: PO BOX 145, HOWARD SD 57349

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

290° · 12 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

312°M

Head/Tail

+11 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	132° / 312°	2,656 ft	TURF	Standard L
18/36	179° / 359°	1,952 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	14', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', trees, 528' from thr, 153' R of cntrln, slope 13
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8D9 HOWARD MUNI in HOWARD, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 13/31, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

8D9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

8D9 · 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
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
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

$5.75

4X4·Wessington Springs Airport·43.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.84

Y14·Legacy Aviation·47.1 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.75at4X4Wessington Springs Airport43.1 nm
Jet A$5.84atY14Legacy Aviation47.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY 13 4+ FT FENCE 45 FT R 300 FT FM THR & 125 FT R 240 FT FM THR.
WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
RWYS CLSD DURNG WINTER MONTHS.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
ARPT CLSD FOR NIGHT OPNS.

Approach & departure obstructions

18RWY 18/36 MKD WITH WHITE BLACK TIPPED MKR CONES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8D9

Answer card

ICAO: 8D9
Name: HOWARD MUNI
Location: HOWARD, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 1,586 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,586 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 13/31 · 2,656 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Howard Muni is in Howard, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,586 ft MSL. It has two turf runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 2,656 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,586 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

This is a small non-towered field with a few things to watch. Runway 13 has a fence over 4 ft high near the threshold area on the right side. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Runway 18/36 is marked with white black-tipped marker cones. The airport is closed for night operations. Runways are also closed during winter months, so check current status before you launch.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. The turf surfaces and the 1,586 ft elevation make current field conditions worth checking before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8D9 Howard Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,586 ft MSL at the listed field elevation.

Does Howard Muni have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 8D9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before you fly.

Is Howard Muni towered or non-towered?

Howard Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at 8D9?

The longest runway is 13/31 at 2,656 ft. It is a turf runway, so field condition matters a lot after rain or during seasonal soft spots.

Can I fly into Howard Muni at night?

No. The published remarks say the airport is closed for night operations. Verify current status with the airport operator before planning a late arrival.

Are the runways open in winter at Howard Muni?

The published remarks say the runways are closed during winter months. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before planning a winter trip.

What hazards should I watch for on final to runway 13?

Runway 13 has a fence over 4 ft high on the right side near the threshold area. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp lookout on short final and during rollout.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery or airport status at 8D9?

For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. For airport status, call the airport operator directly or check the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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