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Small airport

Wilder Airport

ICAO K6E5Local 6E5🇺🇸 De Smet
Coordinates
44.4330°N, 97.5582°W
Elevation
1,729 ft (527 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
21:47

About 15h 9m 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 Wilder Airport

Wilder Airport is a small airport in De Smet, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,729 ft (527 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft / 1,128 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Lake Preston Municipal Airport (Y34), about 8.7 nm to the ese.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,700 ft / 1,128 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wilder Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wilder Airport located?

Wilder Airport is small airport located in De Smet, United States, at an elevation of 1,729 ft (527 m).

How many runways does Wilder Airport have?

Wilder Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Wilder Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wilder Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wilder 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 Wilder Airport?

The nearest airport to Wilder Airport is Lake Preston Municipal Airport (Y34), about 8.7 nm to the ese, followed by Lee Airport and Andersen Farms Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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