Bruch Airfield Private

SD35 · Sturgis, SD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,980 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:11 AM11:11Z
Sunrise05:43 AM11:43Z
Sunset08:15 PM02:15Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 40 ft
TPA
4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for SD35 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the SD35 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

RCA 108.80 · RAP 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RCA · Ellsworth TACAN 108.80 · 25X r321° / 24.8 NM
RAP · Rapid City VORTAC 112.30 · 70X High r319° / 35.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD35 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
SD35
Coordinates
44.4943, -103.3957
Elevation
2,980 ft MSL
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2007/05
Distance from city
8 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN H BRUCH
20073 COLONY PLACE, STURGIS, SD
605-347-5269
Manager
JOHN H BRUCH
20073 COLONY PLACE, STURGIS, SD
605-347-5269
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ELLSWORTH APCH AT 605-385-6198, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: SD24 Eden Valley Airport (private) (3 NM) · 49B Sturgis Municipal Airport (5 NM) · SD90 Mitchell's Strip (17 NM) · SD25 Infinity Landing Airport (private) (18 NM) · 2SD0 Paradise Valley Airport (private) (20 NM)

About SD35

Bruch Airfield (SD35) is an airport in Sturgis, SD, at 2,980 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD35, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does SD35 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at SD35?

Bruch Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is SD35?

Bruch Airfield is in Sturgis, SD, at an elevation of 2,980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.4943, -103.3957.

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