Lemmon Municipal (KLEM), South Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lemmon Municipal Airport (KLEM) serves the city of Lemmon, South Dakota, at an elevation of 2,573 feet. The airport is unattended and uncontrolled, with a paved runway and a turf crosswind runway supporting general aviation and business traffic. According to FAA TFMSC data, the field recorded 46 total operations in 2025, with 21 attributed to business aviation. The nearest customs facility sits at KMOT, roughly 144 nautical miles distant, since KLEM itself has no customs service on site.
Runways
Lemmon Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,499 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lemmon Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lemmon Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Minot International (KMOT), 144 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lemmon Municipal recorded 21 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, September and November. Business aviation traffic at KLEM is concentrated in the mid-to-late months of the year, with June, September, and November each recording the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lemmon Municipal averages 10.3 days above 90°F in August, 30.2 freeze days in December and 3.0 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.7°F, and January the coldest, at 28.8°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lemmon Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The PAPI for Runway 12 and Runway 30 and the MIRL for Runway 12/30 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 06/24 is marked with black and white marker cones.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lemmon Municipal has two airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Hettinger / Jb Lindquist Regional (KHEI), 23.69 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLEM?
Lemmon Municipal Airport (KLEM) has two runways. Runway 12/30 is a paved asphalt strip measuring 4,499 feet by 75 feet, the primary surface for most traffic. Runway 06/24 is a 3,277 by 120 foot turf runway, marked with black and white marker cones rather than standard paint. Neither runway has a control tower, so operations follow CTAF procedures.
Is fuel available at Lemmon Municipal Airport?
Lemmon Municipal Airport (KLEM) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available 24 hours through a credit card self-service system, since the field itself is unattended. Pilots should not expect on-site personnel assistance for fueling. This makes KLEM a viable stop for both piston and turbine aircraft outside staffed hours.
Does KLEM have customs clearance on site?
Lemmon Municipal Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KMOT, located approximately 144 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KLEM need to plan a stop at that airport instead. This distance should factor into routing for any international arrival near Lemmon.
What lighting is available at Lemmon Municipal Airport at night?
Lemmon Municipal Airport (KLEM) provides pilot-activated lighting on Runway 12/30. Both the PAPI and the medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) for Runway 12/30 are activated through CTAF. There is no lighting described for the turf Runway 06/24. Pilots arriving after dark should plan to key the CTAF frequency in advance for the paved runway.