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SD57

W L Thompson Airport · Pierre

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,113 ft / 644 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for W L Thompson Airport (SD57), located in Pierre, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,113 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
W L Thompson Airport
ICAO / IATA
SD57 / —
Municipality
Pierre
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,113 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway N / S
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,600 ft / 792 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY N
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY S
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway E / W
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY E
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY W
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway NW / SE
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY NW
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY SE
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).

KPIRILS
Pierre Regional Airport
42 km / 23 nm
KMBG
Mobridge Municipal Airport
112 km / 61 nm
KVTN
Miller Field
191 km / 103 nm
KRAPILS
Rapid City Regional Airport
193 km / 104 nm
KRCAILS
Ellsworth Air Force Base
193 km / 104 nm

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