Mobridge Municipal (KMBG), South Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mobridge Municipal Airport (KMBG) is a public-use, non-towered field in north-central South Dakota serving general aviation and business traffic in the Mobridge area. The airport offers Jet A, 100LL, and MOGAS fuel with attendant-based service hours, and its primary paved runway handles the bulk of local operations. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport at KMOT roughly 167 nautical miles away. Two neighboring general aviation airports, Gettysburg Municipal and Cheyenne Eagle Butte, sit within an hour's flight of the field.
Runways
Mobridge Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,410 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mobridge Municipal has Jet A, 100LL and MOGAS available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mobridge Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Minot International (KMOT), 167 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mobridge Municipal recorded 454 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KMBG concentrates in the September and October period, with both months recording the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 80 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mobridge Municipal averages 11.7 days above 90°F in July, 30.9 freeze days in January and 2.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.4°F, and January the coldest, at 27.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mobridge Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The PAPI for runway 12 and 30, and the MIRL for runway 12/30, are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Runway 17/35 is closed during the winter months.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Some gopher holes are present.
A Ground Communication Outlet is available on frequency 121.725, reached with four clicks, to contact Minneapolis Center.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mobridge Municipal has two airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Gettysburg Municipal, 38.68 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMBG
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KMBG?
Mobridge Municipal Airport (KMBG) has two runways. Runway 12/30 is paved asphalt at 4,410 feet long and 75 feet wide, serving as the primary runway. Runway 17/35 is a 2,387-foot turf strip that is 250 feet wide, but it is closed during winter months. Pilots should plan around this seasonal closure when arranging turf operations.
Is customs clearance available at Mobridge Municipal Airport?
Mobridge Municipal Airport (KMBG) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KMOT, located approximately 167 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KMOT or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at KMBG. This distance should factor into flight planning for any international arrivals near Mobridge.
What fuel is available at KMBG?
KMBG offers three fuel types: Jet A, 100LL, and MOGAS. Fuel and airport attendance follow a set schedule, with service available Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1800 and on-call service Saturdays during the same hours. The FBO is closed on Sundays. Pilots operating into Mobridge Municipal Airport should confirm timing against this schedule before arrival.
What ground hazards are reported at Mobridge Municipal Airport?
Mobridge Municipal Airport (KMBG) reports wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport. Additionally, the field notes the presence of some gopher holes affecting the airport surface. Pilots and ground crews should remain alert for these conditions, particularly during taxi and takeoff phases. No specific runway or area restriction accompanies these general condition remarks.