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Heliport

Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport

ICAO SD87🇺🇸 Platte
Coordinates
43.3844°N, 98.8356°W
Elevation
1,618 ft (493 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:35
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:35

About 13h 1m 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 Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport

Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Platte, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,618 ft (493 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 120 ft / 37 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Platte Municipal Airport (K1D3), about 1.2 nm to the n.

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
H1120 ft / 37 m80 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LAKE ANDES 0900-1200 1400-1700 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 128Special useDanger6000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport located?

Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Platte, United States, at an elevation of 1,618 ft (493 m).

How many runways does Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport have?

Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 120 ft / 37 m.

What time zone is Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport in?

Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport is Platte Municipal Airport (K1D3), about 1.2 nm to the n, followed by Pepper Port Airport and Lake Andes Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Platte Community Memorial Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.