SD53 — Howard Field, Beresford, SD | FlightKit

Non-ToweredBeresford, SD • 1,250' MSL

SD53 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

SD53 Runways1 runway

SD53 has 1 runway. The longest is 18/36 at 1,906 ft × 75 ft (turf).

18/36No runway lights1,906 ft × 75 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

SD53 Field Data

SD53 field elevation is 1,250 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at SD53 is 2,250 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation1,250 ft MSL

Pattern altitude2,250 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard

Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About SD53

Is SD53 (Howard Field) a towered airport?

No, SD53 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at SD53?

SD53 has 1 runway (18/36). The longest runway is 1,906 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at SD53?

SD53 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 2,250 feet MSL at a field elevation of 1,250 feet.

What is the elevation of SD53?

SD53 (Howard Field) has a field elevation of 1,250 feet MSL.

Where is SD53 located?

SD53 (Howard Field) is located in Beresford, SD.