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SD18HELIPORT

KEYSTONE

RAPID CITY, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago4,988 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

SD18

Elevation

4,988 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.916, -103.442

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

4,988 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

43.9163, -103.4417

Ownership

Private

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 (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at SD18. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sturgis facing SouthEast
Live

Sturgis

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

31 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
H140 ft120 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for SD18.

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SD18 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

KEYSTONE (SD18) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,988 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.9163°N, 103.4417°W.

Helipads

KEYSTONE has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 120 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

KEYSTONE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near KEYSTONE, 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 KEYSTONE 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 SD18?

SD18 is the ICAO identifier for KEYSTONE, a public-use airport located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does KEYSTONE have?

KEYSTONE (SD18) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of SD18?

The field elevation of KEYSTONE is 4,988 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at SD18?

No fuel types are currently listed for KEYSTONE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at SD18?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at SD18?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for KEYSTONE.

How do I access complete data for SD18?

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Where is KEYSTONE located?

KEYSTONE (SD18) is located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 4,988 ft MSL.

Does SD18 have weather cameras?

SD18 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, 06:53 PM UTC