KSDY

VFR

SIDNEY-RICHLAND RGNL

SIDNEY · MONTANA

Elev
1,985.1'
Longest RWY
5,705'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Before you fly into KSDY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,985.1'
MSL · field 1,985.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSDY

Current METAR

Observed 04:56Z

KSDY 280456Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM OVC050 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP201 T00391033 $
Wind
310° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
980 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
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 W
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
SDY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN HUOTARI
Address
540 AIRPORT ROAD, P.O. BOX 1050, SIDNEY MT 59270

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 4 kt
RWY 29
288°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 288° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,985 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/1915° / 195°5,705 ftASPH19 R
11/29Favored108° / 288°4,024 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
015,705'5,705'5,705'5,705'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
195,705'5,705'5,705'5,705'PAPI 2-box left(3°)29', tree, 956' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 26
114,023'4,023'4,023'4,023'PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', road, 489' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
294,023'4,023'4,023'4,023'PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', road, 489' from thr, 315' R of cntrln, slope 29

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
KSDY · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • For airport conditions, contact airport management at 406-480-1820. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 0400 to 1300 Zulu and beyond.Show FAA
  • Flocks of waterfowl are present in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 01/19 and 11/29. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 01 and 19, and 11 and 29. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 01 and 19, and 11 and 29. All lighting is controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29The pavement classification number value for runway 11/29 is 211/F/D/Y/T.Show FAA
  • 01/19The pavement classification number value for runway 01/19 is 180/F/D/Y/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Airport services are on call 24 hours a day.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be reached at 406-480-1820.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSDY

Answer card
ICAO
KSDY
Name
SIDNEY-RICHLAND RGNL
Location
SIDNEY, MONTANA
Elevation
1,985.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,985.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,705 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Sidney-Richland Rgnl (KSDY) sits in Sidney, Montana at 1,985.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 01/19 at 5,705 ft. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered CTAF work on 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local guidance says otherwise. Richland Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Airport services are on call 24 hours a day. Runway lighting is active on both runways. PAPI is installed on 01, 19, 11 and 29. REILs are installed on all runway ends. Lighting is controlled from the CTAF.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the waterfowl note. Flocks are reported in the area. That matters on arrival and departure. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 0400 to 1300 Zulu and beyond. If you need current airport conditions, call airport management at 406-480-1820. For clearance delivery help when FSS is not reachable, Salt Lake ARTCC can be contacted at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KSDY?
KSDY sits at 1,985.1 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially if you are arriving heavy or on a warm day.
What is the pattern altitude at Sidney-Richland Rgnl?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Is KSDY towered or non-towered?
KSDY has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and monitor the field closely on arrival.
Does KSDY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSDY. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach inventory before you go.
Which runway is longest at KSDY?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 5,705 ft of asphalt, which is the main runway to plan around.
What fuel is available on the field at KSDY?
Richland Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (406) 482-1832 for current availability.
Are the runway lights at KSDY pilot controlled?
Yes. The runway lighting is controlled from the CTAF. Medium intensity lights are installed on both runways, along with PAPI and REIL on the runway ends.
What should I watch for when flying into KSDY?
Waterfowl are reported in the vicinity of the airport. Surface conditions are also unmonitored from 0400 to 1300 Zulu and beyond, so call airport management at 406-480-1820 for current conditions.

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