9D2

VFR

HARDING COUNTY

BUFFALO · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,891'
Longest RWY
3,900'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 9D2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,891'
MSL · field 2,891' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 9D2

9D2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBWW (BOWMAN RGNL) · 36.5 NM away. Conditions at 9D2 may differ.

METAR · KBWW

Observed 03:15Z

KBWW 280315Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM FEW045 SCT090 M01/M01 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,504 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 SE
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILL HENDERSON
Address
BOX 165, BUFFALO SD 57720

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
260° · 7 kt
RWY 30
303°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 303° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,891 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored123° / 303°3,900 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
124', fence, 366' from thr, 142' R of cntrln, slope 41

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9D2 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Wildlife on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel call 605-375-3254 or 605-375-3255.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9D2

Answer card
ICAO
9D2
Name
HARDING COUNTY
Location
BUFFALO, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,891 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,891 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Harding County Airport sits near Buffalo, South Dakota. The field elevation is 2,891 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,900 ft asphalt, so plan performance with the elevation in mind. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Magnetic variation is 11°, so runway headings are published in magnetic terms. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

No on-field FBOs are listed. For fuel, call 605-375-3254 or 605-375-3255 before you go. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. This is a non-towered field in a rural area with a single short-to-medium asphalt runway. First-time pilots should review the current Chart Supplement, brief the CTAF flow and plan for local traffic and wildlife before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Harding County Airport (9D2)?
9D2 has one runway, 12/30, that is 3,900 ft long. It is asphalt, so check your takeoff and landing performance before you go.
Does Harding County Airport have a control tower?
No. 9D2 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced position reports and local traffic awareness.
What is the field elevation at 9D2?
The field elevation is 2,891 ft MSL. That elevation can affect density altitude, so performance planning matters even on a cool day.
Is there an ILS at Harding County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 9D2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 9D2?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL traffic pattern planning unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect to use at Harding County Airport?
The airport has one runway only. Runway 12/30 is 3,900 ft asphalt, so wind and performance will drive the choice.
Are there any operational notes for 9D2?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. The remarks also say to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery.
Is fuel available at Harding County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. The published remarks say to call 605-375-3254 or 605-375-3255 for fuel, so confirm current availability before arrival.

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