D65

VFR

CORSICA MUNI

CORSICA · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,580'
Longest RWY
3,400'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D65
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,580'
MSL · field 1,580' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF D65

D65 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAGZ (WAGNER MUNI) · 22.6 NM away. Conditions at D65 may differ.

METAR · KAGZ

Observed 05:35Z

KAGZ 280535Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3002 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
515 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 NE
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
AUSTIN LUEBKE - MAYOR
Address
PO BOX 7, CORSICA SD 57328

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
300° · 11 kt
RWY 35
348°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 348° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,580 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored168° / 348°3,400 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
176', fence, 120' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
3515', road, 330' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22

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
D65 · 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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runway 35 is marked with white and black tipped marker cones.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 is marked with white and black tipped marker cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D65

Answer card
ICAO
D65
Name
CORSICA MUNI
Location
CORSICA, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,580 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,580 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Corsica Muni sits in Corsica, South Dakota. Field elevation is 1,580 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,400 ft of turf, which is the longest runway on the field.

This is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for VFR or non-ILS arrival options only. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. The runway is marked with white and black tipped marker cones at both ends. Low intensity runway lights for Runway 17/35 are activated by the CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current fuel or service availability. If you need clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the remarks at 651-463-5588. With a turf runway and 7° magnetic variation, a first-time pilot should brief the surface condition and the lighting activation. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Corsica Muni (D65)?
D65 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,400 ft long and turf.
Is Corsica Muni towered or untowered?
Corsica Muni is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does D65 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for D65. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before filing your plan.
What is the field elevation at Corsica Muni?
Field elevation is 1,580 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at D65?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for D65. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight.
How are the runway lights activated at Corsica Muni?
Low intensity runway lights for Runway 17/35 are activated by the CTAF. Verify the current procedure before night operations.
Are there any FBOs on the field at D65?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Corsica Muni?
The published remark lists Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before you go.

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