KSPF

MVFR

BLACK HILLS-CLYDE ICE FLD

SPEARFISH · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
3,933.1'
Longest RWY
6,401'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSPF
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,933.1'
MSL · field 3,933.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSPF

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KSPF 280315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 01/M00 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
3,036 ft
Ceiling
1,400 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
SPF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHANNING WAGNER
Address
300 AVIATION PLACE, SPEARFISH SD 57783

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 13
124°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 124° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 4,933 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31124° / 304°6,401 ftASPH13 R
08/2681° / 261°4,003 ftTURFStandard L
04/2234° / 214°1,995 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)98', hill, 2160' from thr, 380' R of cntrln, slope 20
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)
0418', road, 650' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 36
221', fence, 150' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 50

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 13
KSPF · 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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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 contact Ellsworth Approach at 605-385-6198. When approach is closed contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.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 frequency 122.85 for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • Runway 22 has a 4-foot fence 50 feet right and 141 feet from the threshold and 50 feet left and 175 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 with 4 clicks to Ellsworth Approach and 6 clicks to Denver Center.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Irregular operations in and out of a private airfield located approximately 3300 feet south of the airport; check CTAF frequency for status.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 30 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal on turf runways. Confirm conditions with the airport manager by calling 605-642-4112 or 2656.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 13/31. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 13 and 31 and taxiway A lights are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runways 04/22 and 08/26 are marked with black and white edge markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2For attendant after hours call 605-642-2656 or 641-2787.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSPF

Answer card
ICAO
KSPF
Name
BLACK HILLS-CLYDE ICE FLD
Location
SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
3,933.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,933.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,401 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Black Hills-Clyde Ice Fld sits in Spearfish, South Dakota. The field elevation is 3,933.1 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is 6,401 ft asphalt runway 13/31. The airport is not towered. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise.

Eagle Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 642-4112 for current service details. Published remarks note medium intensity runway lights on 13/31. PAPI is available on runways 13 and 31. Taxiway A lights are controlled by CTAF. Runways 04/22 and 08/26 use black and white edge markers. There is also a cold temperature note. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 30 C.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. The area also has a lot of traffic near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse at or below 7,500 ft. Monitor 122.85 for traffic advisories. Ultralight activity is also reported in the area. If you need clearance delivery, contact Ellsworth Approach. If approach is closed, use Denver ARTCC. Turf runways have no snow removal, so check surface condition before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KSPF?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 6,401 ft. It is asphalt, so it is the best option for most fixed-wing arrivals when runway conditions and wind allow.
Is KSPF towered?
No. KSPF is not towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls and coordinate as needed with the published approach or center frequencies.
What is the pattern altitude at KSPF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does KSPF have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSPF. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at KSPF?
Eagle Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 642-4112 for current service details.
What should I know about runway lighting at KSPF?
Runway 13/31 has medium intensity runway lights and PAPIs on both ends. Taxiway A lights are controlled by CTAF, so plan your lighting calls accordingly.
Are there any terrain or traffic issues near KSPF?
The airport is at 3,933.1 ft MSL, so density altitude planning matters. Published remarks also call out heavy traffic near Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse below 7,500 ft. Ultralight activity is also reported in the area.
Is there anything special about turf operations at KSPF?
Yes. The turf runways have no snow removal. Check surface condition with the airport manager before using 04/22 or 08/26, especially in winter.

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