Keystone XL Opal Heliport HeliportPrivate
SD04 · Opal, SD · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 02:42Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for SD04 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the SD04 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD04 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD04
- Coordinates
- 45.0200, -102.6589
- Elevation
- 3,001 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2020/08
- Distance from city
- 12 NW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About SD04
Keystone XL Opal Heliport (SD04) is a heliport in Opal, SD, at 3,001 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD04, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD04 have a control tower?
No. Keystone XL Opal Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at SD04?
Keystone XL Opal Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD04?
Keystone XL Opal Heliport is in Opal, SD, at an elevation of 3,001 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0200, -102.6589.
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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 SD04 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.