Aberdeen Regional

ABR · KABR · Aberdeen, SD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,302 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,901 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
7E
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:51 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:43 AM12:43Z
Sunrise07:14 AM13:14Z
Sunset05:20 PM23:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:51 PM23:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:51 PM → 06:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:20 PM → 06:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 038°downwind 308°base 218°final 128°45° entry13173135

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
128° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
6,901 × 100 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 308°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,302 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
1,302 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,901 / 6,901 / 6,901 / 6,901 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 195k, Dual tandem 339k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Aberdeen”
ASOS/AWOS
125.875

Taxi & takeoff

“Aberdeen”
CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
120.6 LOW 122.1R
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
371.9ABERDEEN RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 31
RunwayILS
RWY 31ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (ABR) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

ABR 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ABR · Aberdeen VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r301° / 2.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KABR / ABR
Coordinates
45.4468, -98.4224
Elevation
1,302 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
TWIN CITIES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC CONTINUOUS
Weather station
ASOS · 125.875 · ☎ 605-206-9423
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
HURON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Huron Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
ABR
Attendance
MON-FRI 0330-2400L
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1937/12
Distance from city
2 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 31; REIL RWYS 13, 17, & 35; & PAPI RWY 13/31,17/35 - CTAF; MIRL RWY 17/35 & HIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST SS-2400; TO INCR INTST USE CTAF. on 122.7 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 17: 4-light PAPI (right) · 35: 4-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, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF ABERDEEN
123 S LINCOLN ST, ABERDEEN, SD
605-626-7020
Manager
RICH KROKEL
4740 6TH AVENUE SE, ABERDEEN, SD
605-626-7020
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT NOT AVBL FOR INTL ARRIVALS.
  • SURFACE CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED 0000-0330L
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 31; REIL RWYS 13, 17, & 35; & PAPI RWY 13/31,17/35 - CTAF; MIRL RWY 17/35 & HIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST SS-2400; TO INCR INTST USE CTAF.

Attendance

  • FOR SVCS AFTER HRS CALL (605) 225-1384/8008 OR (605)725-4774
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About KABR

Aberdeen Regional (ABR · KABR) is an airport in Aberdeen, SD, at 1,302 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,901 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KABR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KABR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KABR?

Aberdeen Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 6,901 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KABR?

Aberdeen Regional is in Aberdeen, SD, at an elevation of 1,302 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.4468, -98.4224.

More about KABR

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