Airports / South Dakota / MHE
Mitchell Municipal Airport.
Mitchell, South Dakota · 1,304 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
1,304
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 17
South Dakota airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 17 rated SD fields.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Huron Regional Airport (HON).
Overview
Mitchell Municipal Airport (KMHE / MHE) sits in Mitchell, South Dakota, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,304 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MHE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Huron Regional Airport (HON, 38 nm), Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD, 57 nm), and Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,701-foot paved runway, MHE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MHE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Mitchell AAF. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mitchell.
1 FBO serves KMHE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wright Brothers Aviation
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- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00; airport attendant 0800-1800, other hours call 605-996-1228
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMHE
IATA
MHE
FAA / Local
MHE
Elevation
1,304 ft
Coordinates
43.7748° N · 98.0386° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs SD fields
state range 1,289–5,620 ft
At 1,304 ft, MHE sits lower than 82% of the 22 South Dakota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,701 ft
- 13/316,701 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/365,513 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,701 ft
MHE's 6,701 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmHONHuron Regional AirportHuron
- 57nmFSDSioux Falls Regional AirportSioux Falls
- 59nmYKNChan Gurney Municipal AirportYankton
- 78nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 102nmABRAberdeen Regional AirportAberdeen
- 104nmPIRPierre Regional AirportPierre
Location
Open the full mapKMHE · Mitchell Municipal Airport · Mitchell, SD
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MHE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 378 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 482 nm | 1h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 551 nm | 1h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MHE?
- Mitchell Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,701 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MHE?
- Mitchell Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,701 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Mitchell Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves MHE: Wright Brothers Aviation. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MHE?
- The closest alternate is Huron Regional Airport (HON), about 38 nm away, followed by Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MHE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 17m (378 nm), Chicago about 1h 28m (458 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 29m (469 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.