Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
SD87 · Platte, SD · 1,618 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SD87
- Coordinates
- 43.3844, -98.8356
- Elevation
- 1,618 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/05
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:56 PM | 02:56Z |
Plan a flight from SD87
Runway H1/
120 ft × 80 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,618 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 120 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for SD87.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SD87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Obstructions
- 150 FT WATER TOWER & ANTENNA 5000 FT NW AND 30 FT POWERLINE 100 FT IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
Nearby airports
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 SD87 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.
About SD87
Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport (SD87) is a heliport in Platte, SD, at 1,618 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 120 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SD87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SD87 have a control tower?
No. Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SD87?
Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 120 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SD87?
Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Platte, SD, at an elevation of 1,618 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3844, -98.8356.
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