Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR)
Medium airport · Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPIR |
| IATA | PIR |
| Elevation | 1,744 ft (532 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°22'58" W 100°17'10" 44.38270, -100.28600 |
| Location | Pierre, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,880 ft (2097 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,900 ft (2103 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pierre Regional Airport at a glance
Pierre Regional Airport is a medium airport in Pierre, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as PIR. The field elevation of 1,744 ft (532 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPIR 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 6,900 ft (2103 m) of asp 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 KPIR 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 Pierre Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobridge Municipal Airport | KMBG | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Huron Regional Airport | KHON | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Miller Field | KVTN | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Aberdeen Regional Airport | KABR | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Rapid City Regional Airport | KRAP | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pierre Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,744 ft field elevation of Pierre 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 Pierre Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pierre Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pierre Regional Airport is KPIR, and its IATA code is PIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pierre Regional Airport above sea level?
Pierre Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,744 feet (532 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pierre Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3827, -100.2860 — in Pierre, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mobridge Municipal Airport, about 130 km away.
Does KPIR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPIR 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 Pierre Regional Airport?
Pierre Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,900 ft (2103 m) with a ASP surface.