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SD57 — W L Thompson Airport

W L Thompson Airport

Non-ToweredPierre, SD • 2,113' MSL

SD57 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

SD57 Runways3 runways

SD57 has 3 runways. The longest is N/S at 2,600 ft × 80 ft (turf).

N/SNo runway lights2,600 ft × 80 ftTurf
E/WNo runway lights2,400 ft × 80 ftTurf
NW/SENo runway lights2,400 ft × 80 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

SD57 Field Data

SD57 field elevation is 2,113 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at SD57 is 3,110 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation2,113 ft MSL
Pattern altitude3,110 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About SD57

Is SD57 (W L Thompson Airport) a towered airport?

No, SD57 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at SD57?

SD57 has 3 runways (N/S, E/W, NW/SE). The longest runway is 2,600 feet.

Which runway is longest at SD57?

Runway N/S is the longest at SD57 — 2,600 ft × 80 ft, turf.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at SD57?

SD57 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 3,110 feet MSL at a field elevation of 2,113 feet.

What is the elevation of SD57?

SD57 (W L Thompson Airport) has a field elevation of 2,113 feet MSL.

Where is SD57 located?

SD57 (W L Thompson Airport) is located in Pierre, SD.