00U

VFR

BIG HORN COUNTY

HARDIN · MONTANA

Elev
3,025.3'
Longest RWY
4,491'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 00U
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,025.3'
MSL · field 3,025.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 00U

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K00U 272235Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM FEW041 OVC050 04/M03 A3001 RMK A01
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,320 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG MEHLING
Address
PO BOX 908, HARDIN MT 59034

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 6 kt
RWY 08
080°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 080° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,025 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored80° / 260°4,491 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The common traffic advisory frequency is active.Show FAA
  • The precision approach path indicators for runways 8 and 26 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 8 and 26 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 00U

Answer card
ICAO
00U
Name
BIG HORN COUNTY
Location
HARDIN, MONTANA
Elevation
3,025.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,025.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,491 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Big Horn County Airport sits near Hardin, Montana at 3,025.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,491 ft of asphalt, so plan performance with the field elevation in mind. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 4,025 ft MSL. The magnetic variation is 10°. Published remarks note that the PAPI and medium intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 are activated by the CTAF. That is useful after sunset or in low light. For clearance delivery, contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details. This is a simple field with one runway. The main things to watch are the elevation. The lack of published ILS matters too. The lighting activation method is also worth briefed before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Big Horn County Airport (00U)?
00U has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,491 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is Big Horn County Airport towered?
No. 00U is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 00U have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 00U. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 00U?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,025 ft MSL.
How do the runway lights work at Big Horn County Airport?
The PAPI and medium intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 are activated by the CTAF. The CTAF is 122.8.
Which frequencies do I use at 00U?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published remarks also say to contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798 for clearance delivery.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Big Horn County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I know before flying into 00U for the first time?
Plan for a field elevation of 3,025.3 ft MSL and no published ILS. The airport is non-towered, so standard CTAF procedures apply on 122.8. Lighting for runways 08 and 26 is CTAF-activated.

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