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SD72

Vig Ranch Airfield · Opal

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,600 ft / 792 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vig Ranch Airfield (SD72), located in Opal, 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 2,600 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
Vig Ranch Airfield
ICAO / IATA
SD72 / —
Municipality
Opal
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,600 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,300 ft / 396 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 800 ft / 244 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 13
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31
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).

KRCAILS
Ellsworth Air Force Base
89 km / 48 nm
KRAPILS
Rapid City Regional Airport
97 km / 52 nm
KMBG
Mobridge Municipal Airport
187 km / 101 nm
KPIRILS
Pierre Regional Airport
189 km / 102 nm
KDIKILS
Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
217 km / 117 nm

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