Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
SD52 · Mitchell, SD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:20 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H2/ | 70 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MHE 114.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHE · Mitchell | VOR/DME | 114.15 · 88Y | Low | r155° / 4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD52 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD52
- Coordinates
- 43.7149, -98.0053
- Elevation
- 1,386 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/07
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- ROOFTOP HELIPAD.
Obstructions
- 20' ELEVATOR SHAFT 19 FT S OF PAD AND 10 FT STAIRWELL SHAFT 31 FT W-SW OF PAD.
Contact
- OTHER: MIKE BLOUNT, 605-995-2243
Nearby airports
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About SD52
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Heliport (SD52) is a heliport in Mitchell, SD, at 1,386 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 70 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD52 have a control tower?
No. Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at SD52?
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 70 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD52?
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Heliport is in Mitchell, SD, at an elevation of 1,386 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7149, -98.0053.
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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 SD52 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.