Sidney - Richland Regional Airport

SDY · KSDY · Sidney, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,985 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,705 ft 01/19
Runways
2
Mag var
9E
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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise05:37 AM11:37Z
Sunset08:27 PM02:27Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM03:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:27 PM → 04:37 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 198°downwind 288°base 018°final 108°45° entry11192901

RWY 11RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
108° mag · 117° true
Dimensions
4,024 × 100 ft
TPA
3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 288°) on the 45° at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
1,981 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 14 ft, 489 ft from threshold — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,981 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,023 / 4,023 / 4,023 / 4,023 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 54k, Double wheel 70k, Dual tandem 119k.

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

“Sidney”
ASOS/AWOS
119.275

Taxi & takeoff

“Sidney”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.3 126.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
305.2WATFORD CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ISN 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ISN · Williston VOR/DME 116.30 · 110X Low r201° / 37.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSDY / SDY
Coordinates
47.7051, -104.1944
Elevation
1,985 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.275 · ☎ 406-482-7323
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Great Falls Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
SDY
Attendance
ALL 0600-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
III A
Activated
1951/01
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RYS 01/19 & 11/29; REIL RYS 01 & 19, 11 & 29; PAPI RYS 01 & 19, 11 & 29 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left) · 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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SIDNEY RICHLAND APT AUTHORITY
PO BOX 1050, 540 AIRPORT ROAD, SIDNEY, MT
406-480-1820
Manager
RYAN HUOTARI
540 AIRPORT ROAD, P.O. BOX 1050, SIDNEY, MT
(406) 480-1820
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • FOR ARPT CONDITIONS, CTC ARPT MGT - 406-480-1820. SFC CONDITIONS UNMONITORED 0400-1300Z++
  • FLOCKS OF WATER FOWL IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 180/F/D/Y/T
  • PCR VALUE: 211/F/D/Y/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RYS 01/19 & 11/29; REIL RYS 01 & 19, 11 & 29; PAPI RYS 01 & 19, 11 & 29 - CTAF.

Contact

  • OR 406-480-1820

Attendance

  • ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY
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About KSDY

Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY · KSDY) is an airport in Sidney, MT, at 1,985 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,705 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSDY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSDY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSDY?

Sidney - Richland Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,705 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSDY?

Sidney - Richland Regional Airport is in Sidney, MT, at an elevation of 1,985 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.7051, -104.1944.

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