Office of Aeronautics Services

South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP)

The SDATP funds are unique, as they are one-time appropriations distinct from the traditional Aeronautics Commission policies. Applicants must choose between utilizing State Aeronautics Trust Funds or SDATP funds for their terminal projects. Applicants will not only need to meet eligibility requirements, but also present their grant requests to the Aeronautic Commission who will ultimately decide which projects to fund and the amount of funding to be allocated to each project.

Eligible projects for SDATP funding must meet stringent criteria:

Projects must be part of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan or included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports (NPIAS) submitted yearly to the state.
Projects must receive federal funding through at least one year of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) federal entitlements and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) allocation. This includes having submitted an application, awarded a grant, or committed to applying in the next federal funding round.
Projects must not have been completed by the application deadline and must be scheduled to receive federal grants by Monday, Sept. 30, 2025, to retain eligibility.

SDATP funds are designated strictly for construction reimbursement and exclude costs related to project planning, design, and administration. Local community effort and funding are critical components for consideration, with priority given to projects demonstrating the following requirements:

A funding plan that includes two or more years of federal entitlements.
Receipt of federal funding beyond entitlement funding, or attempts to secure such funding.
A funding plan where state contributions do not exceed 60% of the non-federal costs.

For more information on the South Dakota Airport Terminal Program and the application process, please contact Jack Dokken, SDDOT Office of Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager at 605-773-7045 or Jack.Dokken@state.sd.us.

Registrations

Original Aircraft Registration

Annual Aircraft Registration

WEIGHT CLASS (Max Gross Takeoff WT)	AIRCRAFT New - 9 Yrs	AIRCRAFT 10 Yrs Plus
0 - 1,500	$ 25.00	$ 12.50
1,501 - 2,000	$ 40.00	$ 20.00
2,001 - 3,000	$ 55.00	$ 27.50
3,001 - 4,000	$ 70.00	$ 35.00
4,001 - 5,000	$ 85.00	$ 42.50
5,001 - 6,000	$ 100.00	$ 50.00
6,001 - 10,000	$ 125.00	$ 62.50
10,001 - 12,499	$ 150.00	$ 75.00
12,500 - 15,000	$ 200.00	$ 100.00
15,001 - and over	$ 300.00	$ 150.00

Aircraft Dealers

Reasons to file an FAA Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration

- Before any person or entity may construct or alter any structure within two miles from the nearest boundary of any public airport, the height of which is over ten feet above the elevation of an airport, they must firstdetermine if an FAA form 7460-1 will be required to be filed with the FAA. If FAA form 7460-1 is required to be filed, and a Determination of No Hazard has been issued by the FAA this Determination will need to be provided to the Aeronautics commission prior to the start of construction. To determine if a FAA form 7460-1 is required please use this link to the FAA Notice Criteria tool: https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/gisTools/gisAction.jsp?action=showNoNoticeRequiredToolForm
- Failure to provide a FAA Determination of No Hazard if a Determination to the Aeronautics Commission prior to the start of construction is a Class 1 misdemeanor. [Paraphrased from SDCL 50-9-1 50-9-1]

For more details regarding laws and regulations concerning structures affecting aviation in South Dakota, please refer to South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 50-9 (Air Navigation Hazards) and Administrative Rules, Chapter 70:02:03. (Structures Affecting Aviation).

FAA Determination of No Hazard Reporting Process

Please note that South Dakota law has changed regarding Tall Structure Permits, and effective July 1, 2019 South Dakota is no longer issuing them. The law now requires that FAA Determinations of No Hazard must be provided to the Aeronautics Commission prior to the start of construction. SDCL 50-9-1

The first step in the process of building any tall structure in South Dakota is to determine if a FAA form 7460-1 needs to be filed with the FAA as outlined in Reasons to File an FAA Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. If required, complete the FAA application ('7460-1' Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration). This may be completed and submitted online to the FAA at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp . If you need assistance, please contact Thomas Koch via email or by phone at (605) 773-3764. After 60-90 days, the FAA will post on their website the airspace determination of the structure.

Once the FAA Determination has been issued please forward them to Thomas Koch via email. The office will then review the Determination and forward it on to the Aeronautics Commission. A letter will then be sent to the individual, organization or agency that submitted the FAA Determination stating the date that the commission was notified and then construction can begin.

Reporting Hazards:

Anyone who observes what they believe to be a hazard to aviation is encouraged to report it to our office for investigation.

Airport where hazard was observed
Date of the observation
Description of the hazard
Person reporting the hazard (optional)
Address and telephone number (optional)

Airport Heliport License Application - For State permission to use new landing areas (temporary or permanent)
Temporary Use Airfield Application - For State permission to use new landing areas

Airport Fuel Report - For reporting fuel tax sales