Shooting Star Ranch Heliport HeliportPrivate
26SD · Radip City, SD · 3,902 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 26SD
- Coordinates
- 44.0275, -103.2870
- Elevation
- 3,902 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 05:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 02:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 03:16Z |
Plan a flight from 26SD
Runway H1/
20 ft × 20 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 3,902 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCA · Ellsworth | TACAN | 108.80 | r219° / 10.4 NM |
| RAP · Rapid City | VORTAC | 112.30 | r272° / 12.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26SD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC ELLSWORTH APCH AT 605-385-6198, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
Obstructions
- 50 FT PLINE 1700 FT SOUTH OF PAD
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 26SD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 26SD
Shooting Star Ranch Heliport (26SD) is a heliport in Radip City, SD, at 3,902 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26SD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 26SD have a control tower?
No. Shooting Star Ranch Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 26SD?
Shooting Star Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 26SD?
Shooting Star Ranch Heliport is in Radip City, SD, at an elevation of 3,902 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0275, -103.2870.
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