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Small airport

Erickson Intergalactic Airport

ICAO US-0657Local SD73🇺🇸 Valley Springs
Coordinates
43.5849°N, 96.5176°W
Elevation
1,440 ft (439 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
21:07
Civil dusk
21:41

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 Erickson Intergalactic Airport

Erickson Intergalactic Airport is a small airport in Valley Springs, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,440 ft (439 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,740 ft / 530 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Zangger Vintage Airpark (2VA), about 9.4 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 / 351,740 ft / 530 m115 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,496 ft
Obstacle1,503 ft
Obstacle1,535 ft
Obstacle1,539 ft
Obstacle1,499 ft
Obstacle1,516 ft
Obstacle1,516 ft
Obstacle1,512 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Erickson Intergalactic Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Erickson Intergalactic Airport located?

Erickson Intergalactic Airport is small airport located in Valley Springs, United States, at an elevation of 1,440 ft (439 m).

How many runways does Erickson Intergalactic Airport have?

Erickson Intergalactic Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,740 ft / 530 m.

What time zone is Erickson Intergalactic Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Erickson Intergalactic Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Erickson Intergalactic Airport is approximately 2.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Erickson Intergalactic Airport?

The nearest airport to Erickson Intergalactic Airport is Zangger Vintage Airpark (2VA), about 9.4 nm to the sse, followed by Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Quentin Aanenson Airfield - Luverne Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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