Aberdeen Regional Airport (KABR)
Medium airport · Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Aberdeen Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KABR |
| IATA | ABR |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°26'57" W 98°25'18" 45.44910, -98.42180 |
| Location | Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,901 ft (2103 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aberdeen Regional Airport at a glance
Aberdeen Regional Airport is a medium airport in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as ABR. The field elevation of 1,302 ft (397 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KABR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,901 ft (2103 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KABR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Aberdeen Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Regional Airport | KATY | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Huron Regional Airport | KHON | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Mobridge Municipal Airport | KMBG | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Jamestown Regional Airport | KJMS | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Pierre Regional Airport | KPIR | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aberdeen Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,302 ft field elevation of Aberdeen Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aberdeen Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aberdeen Regional Airport is KABR, and its IATA code is ABR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aberdeen Regional Airport above sea level?
Aberdeen Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet (397 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aberdeen Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4491, -98.4218 — in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Watertown Regional Airport, about 116 km away.
Does KABR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KABR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Aberdeen Regional Airport?
Aberdeen Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,901 ft (2103 m) with a CON surface.