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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
SD42
Elevation
4,330 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
43.895, -103.421
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
4,330 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
DENVER
Coordinates
43.8948, -103.4214
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KCUT 091753Z AUTO 19014G27KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 22031/1714 SLP035 T02390100 10244 20122 58014
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
190° at 14 kt G27
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.9°C
Dewpoint
10°C
Altimeter
1010.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KCUT (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 17:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at SD42. Showing nearest cameras.
Sturgis
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
32 NM away
Black Hills Airport
West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
41 NM away
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 60 ft | CONC-GRVL | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for SD42.
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SD42 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
RUSHMORE (SD42) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in KEYSTONE, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,330 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.8948°N, 103.4214°W.
Helipads
RUSHMORE has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a conc-grvl surface.
Communications & Operations
RUSHMORE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near RUSHMORE, 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 RUSHMORE 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 SD42?
SD42 is the ICAO identifier for RUSHMORE, a public-use airport located in KEYSTONE, South Dakota, United States.
How many runways does RUSHMORE have?
RUSHMORE (SD42) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of SD42?
The field elevation of RUSHMORE is 4,330 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at SD42?
No fuel types are currently listed for RUSHMORE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at SD42?
The current flight category at RUSHMORE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at SD42?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for RUSHMORE.
How do I access complete data for SD42?
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Where is RUSHMORE located?
RUSHMORE (SD42) is located in KEYSTONE, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 4,330 ft MSL.
Does SD42 have weather cameras?
SD42 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.