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Howard Municipal Airport

ICAO 8D9🇺🇸 Howard
Coordinates
44.0291°N, 97.5378°W
Elevation
1,582 ft (482 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
21:47

About 15h 11m 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 Howard Municipal Airport

Howard Municipal Airport is a small airport in Howard, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,582 ft (482 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 2,656 ft / 810 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Calico Field (SD03), about 8.8 nm to the e.

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

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 312,656 ft / 810 m150 ftTurf-gLightedOpen
18 / 361,952 ft / 595 m150 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,522 ft
Obstacle1,535 ft
Obstacle1,552 ft
Obstacle1,385 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Howard Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Municipal Airport located?

Howard Municipal Airport is small airport located in Howard, United States, at an elevation of 1,582 ft (482 m).

How many runways does Howard Municipal Airport have?

Howard Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,656 ft / 810 m.

What time zone is Howard Municipal Airport in?

Howard Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Howard Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Howard Municipal Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Howard Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Howard Municipal Airport is Calico Field (SD03), about 8.8 nm to the e, followed by Lee Airport and Madison Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Howard Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.