Albrecht Heliport HeliportPrivate
27SD · De Smet, SD · 1,722 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 27SD
- Coordinates
- 44.2955, -97.5526
- Elevation
- 1,722 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 8 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:55 PM | 02:55Z |
Plan a flight from 27SD
Runway H1/
35 ft × 35 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,722 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- TDZ elevation
- 1,722 ft
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKX · Brookings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r263° / 31.7 NM |
| HON · Huron | VORTAC | 117.60 | r095° / 33.7 NM |
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r027° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 27SD. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- CIRCULAR HELIPAD
Obstructions
- 40 FT TREES 100 FT WEST, 30 FT POWERLINE 30 FT EAST, AND 15 FT BUILDINGS 100 FT NORTH 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 27SD 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 27SD
Albrecht Heliport (27SD) is a heliport in De Smet, SD, at 1,722 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 27SD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 27SD have a control tower?
No. Albrecht Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 27SD?
Albrecht Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 27SD?
Albrecht Heliport is in De Smet, SD, at an elevation of 1,722 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.2955, -97.5526.
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