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City guide

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aberdeen is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 28,495 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 27,919 in 2024, making it the third-most populous city in the state.

Type CityPopulation 28,495

Why go

  • City in South Dakota, United States.
  • Served by Britton Municipal Airport (TTO).

History

Aberdeen is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 28,495 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 27,919 in 2024, making it the third-most populous city in the state. Aberdeen is home of Northern State University.

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) 3.4 mi to the centre
Aberdeen, SD, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Delta Air Lines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) 43 mi to the centre
Britton, SD, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ashley Municipal Airport (ASY) 57 mi to the centre
Ashley, ND, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Braun Airport 3 mi to the centre
Aberdeen, SD, US
Outdoor
Barber Field 5.9 mi to the centre
Aberdeen, SD, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Britton Municipal Airport (TTO); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aberdeen, South Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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