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0SD2HELIPORT

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST

WATERTOWN, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,799 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

0SD2

Elevation

1,799 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.911, -97.120

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

1,799 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

44.9107, -97.1200

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KATY 131753Z AUTO 28007KT 240V310 10SM CLR 22/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02220017 10228 20056 58013

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

22.2°C

Dewpoint

1.7°C

Altimeter

1020.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KATY (2 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONCPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 0SD2.

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0SD2 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST (0SD2) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,799 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.9107°N, 97.1200°W.

Helipads

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near PRAIRIE LAKES WEST, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at PRAIRIE LAKES WEST is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 0SD2?

0SD2 is the ICAO identifier for PRAIRIE LAKES WEST, a public-use airport located in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does PRAIRIE LAKES WEST have?

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST (0SD2) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 0SD2?

The field elevation of PRAIRIE LAKES WEST is 1,799 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 0SD2?

No fuel types are currently listed for PRAIRIE LAKES WEST. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 0SD2?

The current flight category at PRAIRIE LAKES WEST is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 0SD2?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for PRAIRIE LAKES WEST.

How do I access complete data for 0SD2?

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Where is PRAIRIE LAKES WEST located?

PRAIRIE LAKES WEST (0SD2) is located in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 1,799 ft MSL.

Does 0SD2 have weather cameras?

0SD2 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:44 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTC