SD2

VFR

LAKE COCHRANE

GARY · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,690'
Longest RWY
3,920'10W/28W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR10:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into SD2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,690'
MSL · field 1,690' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28W
H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF SD2

SD2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCNB (MYERS FLD) · 9.0 NM away. Conditions at SD2 may differ.

METAR · KCNB

Observed 10:15Z

KCNB 281015Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 T00271010
Wind
300° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
544 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
5 NM S
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES EKHOLM
Address
2382 LAKE COCHRANE DRIVE EAST, GARY SD 57237

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 9 kt
RWY 28W
278°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28W · 278° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,690 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10W/28WFavored98° / 278°3,920 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
SD2 · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LLUL91

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
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 Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from December 1 to May 1.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • UL91For UL91 fuel, call 507-829-9073.Show FAA
  • 100LLFor 100LL fuel, call 507-829-9073.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · SD2

Answer card
ICAO
SD2
Name
LAKE COCHRANE
Location
GARY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,690 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,690 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10W/28W · 3,920 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28W

Lake Cochrane (SD2) is in Gary, South Dakota. Field elevation is 1,690 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is a 3,920 ft water runway, designated 10W/28W. No control tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is closed from December 1 to May 1, so plan around that seasonal closure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Published remarks say to call 507-829-9073 for UL91 or 100LL fuel. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. For a first-time arrival, the big items are the water surface. The seasonal closure matters too. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local notes before departure. Magnetic runway headings are published as 98.4894871106448 degrees for 10W and 278.489487110645 degrees for 28W.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Lake Cochrane (SD2)?
SD2 has one runway. It is a 3,920 ft water runway, designated 10W/28W.
Is Lake Cochrane towered?
No. There is no control tower published for SD2. CTAF is 122.9.
Does SD2 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Lake Cochrane. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the field elevation at Lake Cochrane?
Field elevation is 1,690 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at SD2?
Pattern altitude is not published. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Lake Cochrane open year-round?
No. The airport is closed from December 1 to May 1.
Which fuel is available at Lake Cochrane?
Published remarks list UL91 and 100LL. Call 507-829-9073 for fuel details before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery for SD2?
Published remarks direct clearance delivery to Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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