8V3 Parkston Muni Airport

Before you fly into 8V3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,418.3'

MSL · field 1,418.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 15

H/W +0 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 8V3

8V3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAGZ (WAGNER MUNI) · 23.1 NM away. Conditions at 8V3 may differ.

METAR · KAGZ

Observed 12:55Z

KAGZ 121255Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2998 RMK AO2

Wind: 240° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,044 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8V3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KFSD (JOE FOSS FLD) · 55.7 NM away. Conditions at 8V3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KFSD 121128Z 1212/1312 26008KT P6SM SKC FM121600 27010G16KT P6SM SKC FM122000 24011G18KT P6SM SCT080 FM122200 21011G21KT P6SM SCT080 FM130200 18008KT P6SM SCT240 FM130600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–12 16:00Z

Wind: 260° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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 SW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CITY OF PARKSTON
Phone: 605-928-3321
Address: PO BOX 490, PARKSTON SD 57366

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON: HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

240° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 15

150°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	150° / 330°	3,600 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box right(3°)	—	49', pole, 1240' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 21
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8V3 PARKSTON MUNI in PARKSTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

8V3 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

8V3 · IAP

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
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.56

KYKN·Chan Gurney Municipal Airport·38.3 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$6.65

8V3·Parkston Municipal Airport

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Parkston Municipal Airport 0.000(605) 928-3321 Website13d ago	$6.25	$6.65	—

Parkston Municipal Airport
0.000(605) 928-3321
—
100LL
$6.25
Jet A
$6.65

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.56atKYKNChan Gurney Municipal Airport38.3 nmsave $0.69

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

Other notes

AUTOMATED UNICOM.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8V3

Answer card

ICAO: 8V3
Name: PARKSTON MUNI
Location: PARKSTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 1,418.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,418.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 3,600 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 15

Parkston Muni sits in Parkston, South Dakota. Field elevation is 1,418.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,600 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. The remarks say it is an automated UNICOM field. The precision approach path indicator is active on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 15 and 33, with control through CTAF.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field is a simple setup for light piston traffic. The elevation still matters for takeoff performance on warm days. Parkston Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (605) 928-3321 for current service details before arrival.

If you need clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. That is useful to have ready if you are filing or need help with a clearance before departure. For a first trip in, plan for a non-towered airport with published lighting on the single runway. Verify current procedures. Check the current Chart Supplement for pattern altitude and any local notes before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does Parkston Muni use and how long is it?

Parkston Muni has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,600 ft long and asphalt.

Does 8V3 have a control tower?

No tower is listed for 8V3. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.

Is there an ILS at Parkston Muni?

No ILS approaches are published for 8V3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at 8V3?

The facts block says pattern altitude is not published. Use the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Which FBO is on the field at Parkston Muni?

Parkston Municipal Airport is listed on field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (605) 928-3321 for current service details.

Are runway lights available at Parkston Muni?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are published for runways 15 and 33. The remarks also say the PAPI is active on both ends.

How do I get clearance delivery for Parkston Muni?

The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Have that number ready before departure.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 8V3?

Expect a non-towered field with one 3,600 ft runway and no published ILS. The elevation is 1,418.3 ft MSL, so check performance if the day is warm or the airplane is heavy.

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