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Heliport

The Fort Heliport

ICAO 0SD5🇺🇸 Custer
Coordinates
43.8064°N, 103.6370°W
Elevation
5,800 ft (1,768 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 8, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:49

About 12h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About The Fort Heliport

The Fort Heliport is a heliport in Custer, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,800 ft (1,768 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 16 ft / 5 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Custer County Airport (KCUT), about 4.5 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H116 ft / 5 m16 ftConcUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from The Fort Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Fort Heliport located?

The Fort Heliport is heliport located in Custer, United States, at an elevation of 5,800 ft (1,768 m).

How many runways does The Fort Heliport have?

The Fort Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 16 ft / 5 m.

What time zone is The Fort Heliport in?

The Fort Heliport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at The Fort Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at The Fort Heliport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near The Fort Heliport?

The nearest airport to The Fort Heliport is Custer County Airport (KCUT), about 4.5 nm to the s, followed by Custer State Park Airport and Paradise Valley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. The Fort Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.