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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
SD73
Elevation
1,440 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
43.585, -96.518
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
1,440 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
43.5849, -96.5176
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KFSD 131456Z 17004KT 10SM FEW250 18/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01780006 50003
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
170° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
17.8°C
Dewpoint
0.6°C
Altimeter
1022.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
FEW
Nearest weather from KFSD (13 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 14:56Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,740 ft | 115 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for SD73.
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SD73 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC (SD73) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in VALLEY SPRINGS, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.5849°N, 96.5176°W.
Runways
ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 1,740 feet by 115 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC, 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 ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC 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 SD73?
SD73 is the ICAO identifier for ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC, a public-use airport located in VALLEY SPRINGS, South Dakota, United States.
How many runways does ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC have?
ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC (SD73) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of SD73?
The field elevation of ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC is 1,440 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at SD73?
No fuel types are currently listed for ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at SD73?
The current flight category at ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at SD73?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC.
How do I access complete data for SD73?
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Where is ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC located?
ERICKSON INTERGALACTIC (SD73) is located in VALLEY SPRINGS, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 1,440 ft MSL.
Does SD73 have weather cameras?
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