Erickson Intergalactic Airport (SD73) — Valley Springs, SD

Erickson Intergalactic Airport (SD73)
SD73
Erickson Intergalactic Airport (SD73)
Valley Springs, SD
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Erickson Intergalactic Airport (SD73) is a private-use airport located in Valley Springs, SD. The airport sits at an elevation of 1440 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier SD73
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 96°31'3.2000" W / 43°35'5.6700" N
-96.517556 / 43.584908 (Estimated)
Elevation 1440.00 ft / 438.91 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 2 nautical miles W of Valley Springs, SD
Location Minnehaha County, SD
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner MARK D. ERICKSON
Address 48473 262 STREET
VALLEY SPRINGS, SD 57068
Phone number 605-757-6628
Manager MARK D. ERICKSON
Address 48473 262 STREET
VALLEY SPRINGS, SD 57068
Phone number 605-757-6628
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart OMAHA
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS
Tie-in FSS HON - HURON
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions 1740 x 115 ft (530 x 35 m)
Surface TURF (GOOD)
Surface treatment
17 35
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • SEE AIRSPACE CASE NO. 2013-AGL-923-NRA.