Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6E5
- Coordinates
- 44.4330, -97.5582
- Elevation
- 1,729 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- NOTAM facility
- HON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1974/10
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:55 PM | 02:55Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:55 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:18 PM → 04:45 AM
Plan a flight from 6E5
Runway 15/33
3,700 ft × 60 ft · ASP 15
- Heading
- 156° mag · 159° true
33
- Heading
- 336° mag · 339° true
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON · Huron | VORTAC | 117.60 | r080° / 32.3 NM |
| BKX · Brookings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r278° / 32.8 NM |
| ATY · Watertown | VORTAC | 116.60 | r200° / 37.3 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF DESMET
PO BOX 70, DESMET, SD
605-854-3731
Manager
CASEY HARTY
PO BOX 70, DESMET, SD
605-860-0248
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
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