Gettysburg Municipal (0D8), South Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Gettysburg Municipal Airport, local identifier 0D8, serves the Gettysburg, South Dakota area with a paved runway and a turf crosswind option, supporting light general aviation and business aircraft traffic. The field sits roughly 59 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for traffic coordination. Fuel service is available on a self-serve, credit-card basis, and the airport's attendance follows a daylight weekday schedule with irregular Sunday coverage. Customs clearance for international flights routes through Sioux Falls, given the absence of onsite customs at this field.
Runways
Gettysburg Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 4,400 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Gettysburg Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Gettysburg Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Joe Foss Field (KFSD), 162 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Gettysburg Municipal recorded 209 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Gettysburg Muni is heavily concentrated in October, which accounts for a large share of the airport's 2025 annual operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 81 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Gettysburg Municipal averages 8.3 days above 90°F in July, 30.9 freeze days in January and 2.9 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.3°F, and January the coldest, at 24.8°F.
Weather station is 2.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Gettysburg Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
PAPI for runways 13 and 31, and LIRL for runway 13/31, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 04/22 is marked with black and white cones.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card payment.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Gettysburg Municipal has three airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Onida Municipal, 18.30 NM south.
Part of the Great Plains area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does Gettysburg Municipal (0D8) offer?
Gettysburg Municipal, identifier 0D8, has two runways. Runway 13/31 is a paved asphalt strip measuring 4,400 feet by 75 feet, suitable for most business aircraft using the field. Runway 04/22 is a 2,485-foot turf runway, 155 feet wide, marked with black and white cones. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF.
Is fuel available at 0D8 Gettysburg Municipal?
Fuel is available around the clock at 0D8, Gettysburg Municipal Airport, with payment by credit card. Both 100LL and Jet A are listed as fuel types on the field. There is no attendant required for fuel purchases outside scheduled hours, though the airport's own attendance schedule runs weekdays during daylight and irregularly on Sundays. Pilots should still confirm current fuel status before planning a stop.
How does customs clearance work for international arrivals at Gettysburg Municipal?
Gettysburg Municipal does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KFSD, located about 161.72 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport or another designated port of entry before or after a stop at 0D8. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing plans for any international itinerary touching this field.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern at Gettysburg Municipal?
Business aviation traffic at Gettysburg Municipal, or 0D8, is concentrated heavily in October, which recorded 81 operations against a total of 209 annual business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Other months show comparatively light activity, ranging from single digits to the low twenties. Dispatchers scheduling flights outside this peak period should expect a quieter field with less concentrated traffic.