KIEN

MVFR

PINE RIDGE

PINE RIDGE · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
3,332.5'
Longest RWY
5,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIEN
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,332.5'
MSL · field 3,332.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KIEN

Current METAR

Observed 01:52Z

KIEN 280152Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM OVC020 03/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00330000
Wind
070° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,568 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 E
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
IEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID RABBIT
Address
P.O. BOX 3044, PINE RIDGE SD 57770

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
070° · 7 kt
RWY 12
122°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 122° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,333 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored122° / 302°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1229', pline, 841' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)3', fence, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33

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 12
KIEN · 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
Not available
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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 Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 30 operate from dusk to 2230. After 2230, activation is by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIEN

Answer card
ICAO
KIEN
Name
PINE RIDGE
Location
PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
3,332.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,332.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
070° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Pine Ridge Airport (KIEN) sits in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The field elevation is 3,332.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 5,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. 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 unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 4,333 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway headings are magnetic. Runway 12 is 129°. Runway 30 is 309°.

The published remarks matter for planning. For clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257. Runway lights on 12/30 and the PAPI on runway 30 operate from dusk to 2230. After 2230, lighting activation is by CTAF. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. At this elevation, expect higher density altitude than a lowland strip. Takeoff and climb performance deserve a close look, especially on a warm day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KIEN and how long is it?
KIEN has one runway, 12/30. It is 5,000 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is there a control tower at Pine Ridge Airport?
No. KIEN is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation after 2230.
What is the field elevation at KIEN?
The field elevation is 3,332.5 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast at this elevation.
What is the pattern altitude at KIEN?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published value. If none is listed, standard light-aircraft pattern practice is 1,000 ft AGL.
Does KIEN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KIEN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
What are the runway light hours at KIEN?
Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 and the PAPI on runway 30 operate from dusk to 2230. After 2230, activate the lights by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KIEN?
For clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257. Have your clearance request ready before you call.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KIEN?
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.

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