Bogner Field (SD71) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bogner Field in Oelrichs, SD, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCDR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bogner Field (SD71) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oelrichs, SD at 3,660 ft. SD71 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCDR, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (E, NW, SE, W) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCDR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCDR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCDR, 20.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCDR 290153Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02830189
What changed at KCDR (nearest station)?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 100° to 150°.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for SD71
Based on the nearest station (KCDR), SD71 is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway E, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,100 ft (field elevation 3,660 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at SD71. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFAV | 1,200 ft | TURF | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| NW | 2,500 ft | TURF | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| SE | 2,500 ft | TURF | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| W | 1,200 ft | TURF | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
SD71 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bogner Field in Oelrichs, SD: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around SD71 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of SD71
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DGW UA /OV LSK270005/TM 0134/FL260/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-21
DGW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LSK270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWC-21Remarks.Show raw report
RAP UA /OV RAP/TM 0038/FL178/TP B38M/SK TOP 250/RM DURC ZDVWC-31
RAP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RAPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL178Altitude: 17,800 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 250Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURC ZDVWC-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at SD71
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCDR reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- E/NW/SE/W
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (5:30 PM MDT)
TAF KCDR 282330Z 2900/2924 14012KT P6SM SCT200 FM290200 17012KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 2903/2904 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- SD71
- City
- Oelrichs
- State
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,660 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1166, -103.3670
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCDR
- TAF
- Nearest KCDR
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 16m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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SD71 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at SD71?+
SD71 has 4 runways — E, NW, SE, W; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for SD71 come from?+
Bogner Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCDR, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at SD71 can differ.
Does SD71 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCDR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does SD71 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — SD71 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for SD71 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bogner Field (SD71)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bogner Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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