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3SD3

Brown Field · Scenic

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,780 ft / 847 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 1,600 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Brown Field (3SD3), located in Scenic, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,780 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Brown Field
ICAO / IATA
3SD3 / —
Municipality
Scenic
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,780 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,600 ft / 488 m
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KAIAILS
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KPIRILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026