KABR
ABERDEEN RGNL
ABERDEEN, SD
About Aberdeen Regional
KABR, Aberdeen Regional, serves Aberdeen, South Dakota at 1301 feet elevation with an operational control tower. The airport features two runways supporting regional operations: runway 13/31 is a concrete strip measuring 6901 feet by 100 feet, while runway 17/35 is an asphalt runway spanning 5500 feet by 100 feet. This dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility across varying conditions.
Six instrument approaches, including ILS/LOC, RNAV (GPS), and VOR procedures, enable reliable operations during instrument weather. Pilots enjoy 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel availability. Aberdeen Flying Service Inc. and Hangar 9 Inc. both operate flight schools training aviators in the northern Great Plains, while the Hub City Flying Club and Brown County Flying Club maintain active memberships fostering community among general aviation pilots.
ABR serves as a regional flight training center and business aviation gateway for the Aberdeen area. The airport's multiple instrument approaches, available fuel grades, and established flight training programs make it an important facility for northern South Dakota aviation operations and pilot development.
Questions
- Where is Aberdeen Regional (KABR) located?
- Aberdeen Regional is located in Aberdeen, SD.
- Is Aberdeen Regional a public or private airport?
- Aberdeen Regional (KABR) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Aberdeen Regional have?
- Aberdeen Regional has 2 runways. The longest is 13/31 at 6,901 feet of concrete, alongside 17/35.
- What is the field elevation at Aberdeen Regional?
- Aberdeen Regional sits at 1,301 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Aberdeen Regional have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Aberdeen Regional has 6 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), and VOR.
- Does Aberdeen Regional have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Aberdeen Regional (KABR) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KABR?
- Aberdeen Regional's CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Aberdeen Regional?
- Aberdeen Regional sells 100LL and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Aberdeen Regional?
- Yes. Organizations based at Aberdeen Regional include Aberdeen Flying Service, Inc., Brown County Flying Club, Hangar 9, Inc., and Hub City Flying Club.