Mike Jacob Sturgis Heliport Heliport
SD26 · Sturgis, SD
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:44 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 02:44Z |
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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/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RCA 108.80 · RAP 112.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCA · Ellsworth | TACAN | 108.80 · 25X | — | r310° / 22.4 NM |
| RAP · Rapid City | VORTAC | 112.30 · 70X | High | r312° / 32.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD26 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD26
- Coordinates
- 44.4168, -103.4500
- Elevation
- 3,280 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for SD26.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: 2SD5 Sturgis Heliport (private) (3 NM) · SD24 Eden Valley Airport (private) (3 NM) · 49B Sturgis Municipal Airport (3 NM) · SD35 Bruch Airfield (private) (5 NM) · SD25 Infinity Landing Airport (private) (15 NM) · SD90 Mitchell's Strip (15 NM)
About SD26
Mike Jacob Sturgis Heliport (SD26) is a heliport in Sturgis, SD, at 3,280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at SD26?
Mike Jacob Sturgis Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD26?
Mike Jacob Sturgis Heliport is in Sturgis, SD, at an elevation of 3,280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.4168, -103.4500.
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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 SD26 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.