0S1 Meadow Creek USFS Airport

Before you fly into 0S1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,993'

MSL · field 3,993' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +10 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 0S1

0S1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 43.6 NM away. Conditions at 0S1 may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 20:55Z

KGPI 112055Z 16010KT 10SM SCT070 BKN085 17/06 A3008

Wind: 160° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 6°C
Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 4,993 ft
Ceiling: 8,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

0S1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 43.6 NM away. Conditions at 0S1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KGPI 111720Z 1118/1218 19012KT P6SM SCT060 FM112000 23012G18KT P6SM SCT060 FM120300 19005KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: 190° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM NE
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ADAM LADELL
Phone: 406-481-0826
Address: SPOTTED BEAR RANGER DIST, HUNGRY HORSE MT 59919

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

147°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	147° / 327°	2,830 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	100', trees, 1100' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 11
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	125', trees, 1000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 0S1 MEADOW CREEK USFS in MEADOW CREEK, MONTANA, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

0S1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

0S1 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.79

8S1·Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation·32.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.20

KGPI·Atlantic Aviation·43.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.79at8S1Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation32.3 nm
Jet A$8.20atKGPIAtlantic Aviation43.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BIG GAME ANIMALS MAY BE ON RY.
RY SFC MAY CONSIST OF TALL, WET GRASS.
RY 17 HAS 900 FT OVERRUN AVBL FOR TKOF OR LDG.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
WATCH FOR GOPHER HOLES
TREES & TRRN IN TRSN SFC BOTH SIDES OF RWY FULL LEN.

Approach & departure obstructions

17WHITE CONES MARKING FULL LENGHT OF RY.
35RY 17/35 MKD WITH WHITE CONES SPACED 200 FT.

Other notes

ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 1959
MANAGERSUMMER NUMBER: 406-758-5376

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 0S1

Answer card

ICAO: 0S1
Name: MEADOW CREEK USFS
Location: MEADOW CREEK, MONTANA
Elevation: 3,993 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,993 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 2,830 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

Meadow Creek USFS is in Meadow Creek, Montana. The field elevation is 3,993 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 2,830 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 4,993 ft MSL. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 17 is marked with white cones along the full length. White cones are also used near the runway 35 end. Runway 17 has 900 ft of overrun available for takeoff or landing.

This is a mountain field with trees and terrain in the transition surface on both sides of the runway. The runway surface may be tall, wet grass. Watch for gopher holes. Big game animals may be on the runway. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For current services, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone. The airport was established before 1959. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 0S1 Meadow Creek USFS?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 4,993 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Does 0S1 have a tower or published tower hours?

No tower is listed for Meadow Creek USFS. Use CTAF 122.9 and check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

What runway is available at Meadow Creek USFS and how long is it?

There is one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,830 ft long and surfaced with turf.

Is there an ILS at 0S1?

No ILS approaches are published for Meadow Creek USFS. Plan with the current Chart Supplement and expect a non-precision or visual operation only if conditions allow.

What should I watch for on final at Meadow Creek USFS?

The field has trees and terrain in the transition surface on both sides of the runway. The runway surface may be tall, wet grass. Big game animals and gopher holes are also published concerns.

Which FBOs are on the field at 0S1?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

Is runway 17 usable for landing and takeoff at Meadow Creek USFS?

Yes. Runway 17 has 900 ft of overrun available for takeoff or landing. The runway is marked with white cones along the full length.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 0S1?

For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before departure.

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