98D Onida Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into 98D

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,884.8'

MSL · field 1,884.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 98D

Current METAR

Observed 10:15Z

K98D 121015Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A2991 RMK AO2

Wind: 240° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,510 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

98D does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIR (PIERRE RGNL) · 20.7 NM away. Conditions at 98D may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KPIR 120015Z 1200/1224 30015G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 FM120200 27010KT P6SM FEW250 FM121200 24008KT P6SM FEW250 FM121700 31008KT P6SM SCT250 FM122300 34011G18KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 300° at 15 kt gusting 21 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 9,000 ft, Scattered 7,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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: 2 NM W
VFR sectional: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TERRY BARBER
Phone: 605-258-2743
Address: PO BOX 131, ONIDA SD 57564

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

240° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

265°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31	133° / 313°	3,800 ft	ASPH	Standard L
08/26Favored	85° / 265°	2,160 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	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 98D ONIDA MUNI in ONIDA, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 13/31, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

98D · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

98D · 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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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

$6.01

0D8·Air Kraft Spraying·18.3 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Onida Municipal Airport 0.000(605) 258-274312d ago	$6.10	—	—

Onida Municipal Airport
0.000(605) 258-2743
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100LL
$6.10
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.01at0D8Air Kraft Spraying18.3 nmsave $0.09

Airport notes

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

General notes

150 FT WATER TWR 1.4 MILE SE OF RWY 31.
ULTRA-LIGHT ACT ARND ARPT.
WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 & PAPI RWY 13 & 31 - CTAF.
ULTRALIGHTS ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Runway surface & condition

08/26RWY 08/26 CLSD WINTER MONTHS DUE TO LACK OF SNOW REMOVAL.

Approach & departure obstructions

08RWY MKD WITH WHITE & BLACK CONES.
26RWY MKD WITH WHITE & BLACK CONES.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 98D

Answer card

ICAO: 98D
Name: ONIDA MUNI
Location: ONIDA, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation: 1,884.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,884.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Onida Muni is in Onida, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,884.8 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 3,800 ft on runway 13/31. Runway 13/31 is asphalt. Runway 08/26 is turf and 2,160 ft long. Runway 08/26 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Onida Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 258-2743 for current service details before you go.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 13/31 has medium intensity lights. The PAPIs on 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF. Runway 08 and runway 26 are marked with white and black cones. There is a 150 ft water tower about 1.4 miles southeast of runway 31. Ultralight activity and wildlife are both reported in and around the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are planning a night or winter arrival, verify current conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 98D Onida Muni?

The longest runway is 13/31 at 3,800 ft. It is asphalt and is the best option to plan around for most fixed-wing arrivals.

Does Onida Muni have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 98D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you depart.

What is the pattern altitude at Onida Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.

Is 98D towered or untowered?

98D is untowered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.

Which runway is closed in winter at Onida Muni?

Runway 08/26 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. Plan on runway 13/31 unless current field conditions say otherwise.

What fuel is available on the field at 98D?

The on-field FBO is Onida Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 258-2743 for current availability and service details.

How do you activate the runway lights at Onida Muni?

Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31. The PAPIs on runways 13 and 31 are activated by CTAF.

Are there any hazards or local traffic concerns at 98D?

Yes. Published remarks note ultralight activity. Wildlife is also reported in and around the airport. There is a 150 ft water tower about 1.4 miles southeast of runway 31. Give yourself extra scan time on arrival and departure.

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