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Small airport

W L Thompson Airport

ICAO SD57🇺🇸 Pierre
Coordinates
44.5666°N, 100.7500°W
Elevation
2,113 ft (644 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:40
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:59

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 W L Thompson Airport

W L Thompson Airport is a small airport in Pierre, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,113 ft (644 m) and has 3 runways, the longest 2,600 ft / 792 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Hayes Emergency Airstrip (SD21), about 16.1 nm to the sw.

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
N / S2,600 ft / 792 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen
E / W2,400 ft / 732 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen
NW / SE2,400 ft / 732 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from W L Thompson Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is W L Thompson Airport located?

W L Thompson Airport is small airport located in Pierre, United States, at an elevation of 2,113 ft (644 m).

How many runways does W L Thompson Airport have?

W L Thompson Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is W L Thompson Airport in?

W L Thompson Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at W L Thompson Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at W L Thompson Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near W L Thompson Airport?

The nearest airport to W L Thompson Airport is Hayes Emergency Airstrip (SD21), about 16.1 nm to the sw, followed by Pierre Regional Airport and Onida Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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