KLEM

VFR

LEMMON MUNI

LEMMON · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,572.8'
Longest RWY
4,499'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:22Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLEM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,572.8'
MSL · field 2,572.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KLEM

KLEM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHEI (HETTINGER/JB LINDQUIST RGNL) · 23.7 NM away. Conditions at KLEM may differ.

METAR · KHEI

Observed 04:22Z

KHEI 280422Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT027 M01/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 T10111028
Wind
280° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,109 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE GINTHER
Address
10216 AIRPORT RD, LEMMON SD 57638

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
280° · 6 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,573 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°4,499 ftASPHStandard L
06/2456° / 236°3,277 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)13', road, 600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30
30PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 30
KLEM · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

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.

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
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 12 and 30 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runways 06 and 24 are marked with black and white marker cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Automated UNICOM is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLEM

Answer card
ICAO
KLEM
Name
LEMMON MUNI
Location
LEMMON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,572.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,572.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Lemmon Muni sits in Lemmon, South Dakota. Field elevation is 2,572.8 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 4,499 ft. Runway 06/24 is turf at 3,277 ft. This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 3,573 ft MSL based on field elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go if you want the latest published traffic pattern guidance.

Lemmon Air is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. PAPI is available for runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF. Runways 06 and 24 are marked with black and white marker cones. Wildlife is present on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Lemmon Muni (KLEM)?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 4,499 ft. Runway 06/24 is 3,277 ft turf.
Does KLEM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KLEM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Lemmon Muni towered or untowered?
KLEM is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KLEM?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KLEM?
Lemmon Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 374-5281 for current service details.
Is fuel available 24 hours at Lemmon Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What runway lighting does KLEM have?
Runways 12 and 30 have medium intensity runway lights. They are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is also available for 12 and 30.
Are there wildlife concerns at KLEM?
Yes. Wildlife is present on and near the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind, especially at dawn and dusk.

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