Aberdeen Regional Airport — Aberdeen, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAberdeen Regional Airport in Aberdeen uses the IATA code ABR, with KABR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from ABR
Aberdeen Regional Airport
Aberdeen Regional Airport, in northeastern South Dakota, runs two runways at an elevation of 1,302 feet above sea level. It serves as the main air gateway for a farming region spread across the northern Great Plains. South Dakota's smaller cities rely on airports like this one to maintain a connection to national air networks without residents having to drive hours to Sioux Falls or Fargo. Traffic volume stays modest but steady year-round, consistent with a facility serving a regional population rather than a large metropolitan center.
Runways at Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6901 ft (2103 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 5500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 125.875 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 120.6 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.7 MHz |
| RDO | HURON RDO | 122.4 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)
- Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) — 115.8 km (72.0 mi)
- Huron Regional Airport (HON) — 119.3 km (74.1 mi)
- Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG) — 155.2 km (96.4 mi)
- Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) — 165.8 km (103.0 mi)
- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) — 188.7 km (117.3 mi)
- Hector International Airport (FAR) — 205.1 km (127.4 mi)
- Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) — 231.9 km (144.1 mi)
- Chandler Field (AXN) — 239.8 km (149.0 mi)
Travelers in small Great Plains markets often book connecting itineraries where only the airport code, not the city name, appears on the ticket, making ABR the identifier that confirms a flight actually routes through Aberdeen rather than a similarly sized neighboring town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Aberdeen Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Aberdeen Regional Airport is ABR.
What is the ICAO code for Aberdeen Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Aberdeen Regional Airport is KABR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.