KHSR

LIFR

HOT SPRINGS MUNI

HOT SPRINGS · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
3,150.2'
Longest RWY
4,506'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:27Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHSR
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,150.2'
MSL · field 3,150.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KHSR

KHSR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCUT (CUSTER COUNTY) · 24.1 NM away. Conditions at KHSR may differ.

METAR · KCUT

Observed 01:27Z

KCUT 280127Z AUTO 08006KT M1/4SM FZFG VV001 M01/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 T10111011
Wind
080° @ 6 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
VV
Density alt
1,949 ft
Ceiling
100 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
5 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IVAN VENNER
Address
27858 HWY 385, HOT SPRINGS SD 57747

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 6 kt
RWY 06
066°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 066° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,150 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/1912° / 192°4,506 ftASPHStandard L
06/24Favored66° / 246°3,926 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)122', trees, 3400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 26
19PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', tree, 601' from thr, 280' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
KHSR · IAP
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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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,GLD,TOW

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
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

  • Glider operations are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable via GCO, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Runway 01 has a plus 21 foot power line 680 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Runway 06/24 is marked with black and white cones.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The compass rose is located on the apron.Show FAA
  • There is a high volume of aircraft operating in the vicinity of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7500 feet; pilots are advised to monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • GCO is available on frequency 121.725 with 4 clicks to Denver Center and 6 clicks to Flight Services.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 01 and 19; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Automated UNICOM with 3 clicks for advisory and weather.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHSR

Answer card
ICAO
KHSR
Name
HOT SPRINGS MUNI
Location
HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
3,150.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,150.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
080° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Hot Springs Muni sits in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The field elevation is 3,150.2 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 4,506 ft asphalt. Runway 06/24 is 3,926 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. The field is in a busy Black Hills area. Published remarks call out glider activity on and near the airport. Birds are also reported in the area. That means a good traffic scan matters on arrival and departure.

The on-field FBO is Hot Springs Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. Runway 01 and runway 19 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway 06/24 is marked with black and white cones. There is also a plus 21 ft power line 680 ft from the threshold of runway 01. If you are planning a clearance, GCO is on 121.725. The remarks also note heavy traffic near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7,500 ft. Monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories in that area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHSR?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston flying, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic advises otherwise.
Does Hot Springs Muni have a tower?
No. KHSR is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway is longest at KHSR?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 4,506 ft asphalt.
Are there any ILS approaches at Hot Springs Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for KHSR. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KHSR?
Hot Springs Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
Is runway 01 clear of obstacles at KHSR?
Published remarks note a plus 21 ft power line 680 ft from the threshold of runway 01. Plan your departure and landing profile with that in mind.
Can I get runway lights at Hot Springs Muni after dark?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is also activated for 01 and 19.
Is there any special traffic to watch for near KHSR?
Yes. Glider operations are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Birds are also reported near the field. The remarks also call out heavy traffic near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments at or below 7,500 ft.

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