City of Mitchell, South Dakota

 

    
MITCHELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

First time in Mitchell
Air Venture Cup Race Launch
July 26 & 27th
Air craft will be arriving July 26th.
On July 27th 9:00 A.M. they will
launch. Public is invited.
 

 

Awarded - 2007

South Dakota’s BEST General Aviation Airport

by the SD Aeronautics Commission

This picture taken Opening Day of Pheasant Hunting October 15, 2005

Address: Mitchell Municipal Airport
5971 Hangar Road
Mitchell, SD 57301
Contacts: Mike Scherschligt, Airport Manager
Phone: 1-605-770-4594
Alternate Phone: 1-605-995-8433
City of Mitchell
Runway 12/30: Length-6700 feet (100 foot paved width);
PFC, Asphalt over Concrete
Runway 17/35: Length-5500 feet (100 foot paved width);
PFC, Asphalt over Concrete
Approaches: VOR/DME and ILS instrument approach
FBO: Wright Bros. Aviation 1-605-996-1228
www.wrightbrothersaviation.com
Maintenance Facilities;
100 low lead and jet-A fuels;
Charter available;
On-site presence.
    
HISTORY
The Mitchell Municipal Airport was constructed in 1945 by the United States Military and was to be the home of the Norton bomb targeting system. It was also considered to be top secret. No civilians were allowed on the base.

When WWII ended the base was closed, and the airport was turned over to the city of Mitchell. The airport has had many small air carriers through the years, but none have been successful for long-term service.

Currently the airport hosts a wide range of private aircraft with estimated emplanements of 4000 plus. The Mitchell airport has one fixed base operator, Wright Brothers Aviation. This facility is noted for its super clean facilities and top-notch service.

Mitchell’s two runways 12-30, 6700 ft. and 17-35, 5512 ft. are capacity rated at 120,000 pounds. Runway 12-30 has ILS instrument landing. All runways have papi lights.

Located in central South Dakota, Mitchell is considered by many visitors to be the pheasant capital of the world. During the hunting season large numbers of hunters fly in and enjoy the freedom that South Dakota can offer.

Nearest Commercial Airport
Joe Foss Regional Airport, Sioux Falls, SD
Approximately 1-1/2 hours East of Mitchell
http://www.sfairport.com/
     

 
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