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K6E5AIRPORT

Wilder Airport

De Smet, South Dakota

VFRUpdated 15 min ago1,729 ft MSL

1

Runway

4

Frequencies

4

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

K6E5

FAA

6E5

Elevation

1,729 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

4

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.433, -97.558

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

1,729 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

44.4330, -97.5582

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR K6E5 092335Z AUTO 17016G25KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2964 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170° at 16 kt G25

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

31°C

Dewpoint

17°C

Altimeter

1003.80 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Observed 2026-06-09 23:35Z

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
15/333,700 ft60 ftASP-

Frequencies

6E5 AWOS-3P (1)CTAF (1)HURON RCAG (2)
TypeFrequencyName
6E5 AWOS-3P118.150-
CTAF122.9WILDER
HURON RCAG126.25HURON
HURON RCAGXXX.XXXHURON

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for K6E5.

IFR Procedures

2 Approaches, 2 Runway

R16R16R34R34

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K6E5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Wilder Airport (K6E5) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in De Smet, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.4330°N, 97.5582°W.

Runways

Wilder Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 3,700 feet by 60 feet with a asp surface.

Communications & Operations

Wilder Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 4 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Instrument Procedures

Wilder Airport has 4 published instrument flight procedures, including 2 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Wilder Airport, 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 Wilder Airport 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 K6E5?

K6E5 is the ICAO identifier for Wilder Airport, a public-use airport located in De Smet, South Dakota, United States.

How many runways does Wilder Airport have?

Wilder Airport (K6E5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of K6E5?

The field elevation of Wilder Airport is 1,729 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at K6E5?

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

What are the current weather conditions at K6E5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at K6E5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Wilder Airport.

How do I access complete data for K6E5?

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Where is Wilder Airport located?

Wilder Airport (K6E5) is located in De Smet, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 1,729 ft MSL.

Does K6E5 have weather cameras?

K6E5 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 Jun 7, 10:24 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 11:35 PM UTC