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26SDHELIPORT

SHOOTING STAR RANCH

RADIP CITY, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago3,902 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

26SD

Elevation

3,902 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.028, -103.287

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

3,902 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

44.0275, -103.2872

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KRAP 131652Z 17016G25KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1638 SLP147 T02440022

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170° at 16 kt G25

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

24.4°C

Dewpoint

2.2°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KRAP (14 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:52Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 26SD. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sturgis facing SouthEast
Live

Sturgis

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

24 NM away

Weather camera at Black Hills Airport facing South
Live

Black Hills Airport

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

40 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H120 ft20 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 26SD.

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26SD Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SHOOTING STAR RANCH (26SD) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in RADIP CITY, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,902 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.0275°N, 103.2872°W.

Helipads

SHOOTING STAR RANCH has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

SHOOTING STAR RANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SHOOTING STAR RANCH, 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 SHOOTING STAR RANCH 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 26SD?

26SD is the ICAO identifier for SHOOTING STAR RANCH, a public-use airport located in RADIP CITY, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does SHOOTING STAR RANCH have?

SHOOTING STAR RANCH (26SD) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 26SD?

The field elevation of SHOOTING STAR RANCH is 3,902 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 26SD?

No fuel types are currently listed for SHOOTING STAR RANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 26SD?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 26SD?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SHOOTING STAR RANCH.

How do I access complete data for 26SD?

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Where is SHOOTING STAR RANCH located?

SHOOTING STAR RANCH (26SD) is located in RADIP CITY, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 3,902 ft MSL.

Does 26SD have weather cameras?

26SD 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, 04:52 PM UTC
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