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SD69HELIPORT

BADLANDS

INTERIOR, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 2h ago2,500 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

SD69

Elevation

2,500 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.793, -101.906

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

2,500 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

43.7928, -101.9061

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPHP 061255Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP207 T10061067

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

260° at 10 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

-0.6°C

Dewpoint

-6.7°C

Altimeter

1019.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KPHP (24 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at SD69. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sturgis facing NorthEast
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Sturgis

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

96 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1100 ft100 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for SD69.

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SD69 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BADLANDS (SD69) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in INTERIOR, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.7928°N, 101.9061°W.

Helipads

BADLANDS has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near BADLANDS, 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 BADLANDS 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 SD69?

SD69 is the ICAO identifier for BADLANDS, a public-use airport located in INTERIOR, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does BADLANDS have?

BADLANDS (SD69) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of SD69?

The field elevation of BADLANDS is 2,500 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at SD69?

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

What are the current weather conditions at SD69?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at SD69?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BADLANDS.

How do I access complete data for SD69?

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Where is BADLANDS located?

BADLANDS (SD69) is located in INTERIOR, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 2,500 ft MSL.

Does SD69 have weather cameras?

SD69 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 6, 12:28 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:55 PM UTC