Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
8D9
Howard Municipal Airport · Howard
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,582 ft / 482 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Howard Municipal Airport (8D9), located in Howard, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,582 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.
Full Name
Howard Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
8D9 / —
Municipality
Howard
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,582 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,672 ft / 814 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / 5.7°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / 5.7°
RWY 13
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (5.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,932 ft / 589 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026