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SD73 — Erickson Intergalactic Airport

Erickson Intergalactic Airport

Non-ToweredValley Springs, SD • 1,440' MSL

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SD73 Runways1 runway

SD73 has 1 runway. The longest is 17/35 at 1,740 ft × 115 ft (turf).

17/35No runway lights1,740 ft × 115 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

SD73 Field Data

SD73 field elevation is 1,440 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at SD73 is 2,440 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation1,440 ft MSL
Pattern altitude2,440 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About SD73

Is SD73 (Erickson Intergalactic Airport) a towered airport?

No, SD73 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at SD73?

SD73 has 1 runway (17/35). The longest runway is 1,740 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at SD73?

SD73 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 2,440 feet MSL at a field elevation of 1,440 feet.

What is the elevation of SD73?

SD73 (Erickson Intergalactic Airport) has a field elevation of 1,440 feet MSL.

Where is SD73 located?

SD73 (Erickson Intergalactic Airport) is located in Valley Springs, SD.