Bison Municipal

6V5 · Bison, SD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,791 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,500 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6V5. Nearby reporting stations: KLEM (28 NM), KHEI (31 NM), KBWW (52 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:25 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM12:02Z
Sunrise06:32 AM12:32Z
Sunset06:56 PM00:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:25 PM01:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:25 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:56 PM → 05:32 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 019°downwind 289°base 199°final 109°45° entry1129

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
109° mag · 120° true
Dimensions
3,500 × 60 ft
TPA
3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 289°) on the 45° at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
2,781 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
27 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LEM 111.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LEM · Lemmon VOR 111.40 Terminal r206° / 28.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6V5
Coordinates
45.5183, -102.4678
Elevation
2,791 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
HURON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
HON
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/06
Distance from city
0 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BISON CITY
PO BOX 910, 309 1ST AVE W, BISON, SD
605-244-5677
Manager
CITY OF BISON
PO BOX 910, BISON, SD
605-244-5677
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 1SD0 Dorsey Ranch (private) (33 NM) · D07 Faith Municipal (35 NM) · 0SD3 Bledsoe Ranch (private) (35 NM) · 1SD4 Vig Limousin (private) (39 NM)

About 6V5

Bison Municipal (6V5) is an airport in Bison, SD, at 2,791 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6V5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6V5 have a control tower?

No. Bison Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 6V5?

Bison Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6V5?

Bison Municipal is in Bison, SD, at an elevation of 2,791 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.5183, -102.4678.

More about 6V5

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 6V5 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.

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