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0SD5HELIPORT

The Fort Heliport

Custer, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago5,800 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

0SD5

FAA

0SD5

Elevation

5,800 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.806, -103.637

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

5,800 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

43.8064, -103.6370

Current Weather

METAR KCUT 131853Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02441017

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

230° at 10 kt G19

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24.4°C

Dewpoint

-1.7°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KCUT (4 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 0SD5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sturgis facing SouthEast
Live

Sturgis

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

40 NM away

Weather camera at Black Hills Airport facing South
Live

Black Hills Airport

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

42 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H116 ft16 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 0SD5.

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0SD5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

The Fort Heliport (0SD5) is a heliport located in Custer, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,800 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.8064°N, 103.6370°W.

Helipads

The Fort Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 16 feet by 16 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

The Fort Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near The Fort Heliport, 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 The Fort Heliport 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 0SD5?

0SD5 is the ICAO identifier for The Fort Heliport, a public-use airport located in Custer, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does The Fort Heliport have?

The Fort Heliport (0SD5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 0SD5?

The field elevation of The Fort Heliport is 5,800 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 0SD5?

No fuel types are currently listed for The Fort Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 0SD5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 0SD5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for The Fort Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 0SD5?

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Where is The Fort Heliport located?

The Fort Heliport (0SD5) is located in Custer, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 5,800 ft MSL.

Does 0SD5 have weather cameras?

0SD5 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 5, 11:45 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:53 PM UTC