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SD05AIRPORT

THORSON AIRFIELD

ABERDEEN, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,300 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

SD05

Elevation

1,300 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

100

Coordinates

45.369, -98.472

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

1,300 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

45.3686, -98.4719

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KABR 211653Z AUTO 16016G27KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 15030/1602 SLP196 T01610050

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

160° at 16 kt G27

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

16.1°C

Dewpoint

5°C

Altimeter

1019.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KABR (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at SD05. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Oakes facing NorthWest
Live

Oakes

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

54 NM away

Weather camera at Ashley Municipal Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Ashley Municipal Airport

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

66 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
17/352,850 ft100 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for SD05.

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SD05 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

THORSON AIRFIELD (SD05) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,300 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.3686°N, 98.4719°W.

Runways

THORSON AIRFIELD has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 2,850 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

THORSON AIRFIELD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Services & Fuel

THORSON AIRFIELD offers 100 fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near THORSON AIRFIELD, 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 THORSON AIRFIELD 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 SD05?

SD05 is the ICAO identifier for THORSON AIRFIELD, a public-use airport located in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does THORSON AIRFIELD have?

THORSON AIRFIELD (SD05) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of SD05?

The field elevation of THORSON AIRFIELD is 1,300 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at SD05?

Yes, THORSON AIRFIELD offers 100 fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at SD05?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at SD05?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for THORSON AIRFIELD.

How do I access complete data for SD05?

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Where is THORSON AIRFIELD located?

THORSON AIRFIELD (SD05) is located in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 1,300 ft MSL.

Does SD05 have weather cameras?

SD05 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 20, 04:59 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 04:53 PM UTC