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Small airport

Lee Airport

ICAO SD83🇺🇸 De Smet
Coordinates
44.2156°N, 97.6075°W
Elevation
1,555 ft (474 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:28
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
21:11
Civil dusk
21:46

About 15h 8m 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 Lee Airport

Lee Airport is a small airport in De Smet, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,555 ft (474 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft / 1,036 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Howard Municipal Airport (8D9), about 11.6 nm to the sse.

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
17 / 353,400 ft / 1,036 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
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 Lee Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lee Airport located?

Lee Airport is small airport located in De Smet, United States, at an elevation of 1,555 ft (474 m).

How many runways does Lee Airport have?

Lee Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,400 ft / 1,036 m.

What time zone is Lee Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lee Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lee Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lee Airport?

The nearest airport to Lee Airport is Howard Municipal Airport (8D9), about 11.6 nm to the sse, followed by Lake Preston Municipal Airport and Wilder Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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