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SD05

Thorson Airfield · Warner

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,300 ft / 396 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 2,850 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Thorson Airfield (SD05), located in Warner, 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 1,300 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
Thorson Airfield
ICAO / IATA
SD05 / —
Municipality
Warner
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,300 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,850 ft / 869 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
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).

KABRILS
Aberdeen Regional Airport
10 km / 5 nm
KHONILS
Huron Regional Airport
111 km / 60 nm
KATYILS
Watertown Regional Airport
115 km / 62 nm
KMBG
Mobridge Municipal Airport
152 km / 82 nm
KJMSILS
Jamestown Regional Airport
174 km / 94 nm

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