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Wessington Springs Airport
4X4 · Wessington Springs, SD · 1,546 ft elevation · var 4E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4X4
- Coordinates
- 44.0619, -98.5322
- Elevation
- 1,546 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- NOTAM facility
- HON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/10
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:57 PM → 05:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:21 PM → 04:51 AM
Plan a flight from 4X4
Runway 12/30
3,600 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent) 12
- Heading
- 127° mag · 131° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
30
- Heading
- 307° mag · 311° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON · Huron | VORTAC | 117.60 | r193° / 24.6 NM |
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r302° / 27.4 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF WESSINGTON SPRINGS
PO BOX 100, WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD
605-539-1691
Manager
BRIAN BERGELEEN
PO BOX 100, WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD
605-539-1691
Remarks FAA
- SEE ALP LTR DATED JUNE 6, 1996.
- ROTG BCN - CTAF.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30; REIL & PAPI RYS 12 & 30 - CTAF.
- COUNTY OFFICES # 605-539-1691.
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