1S3

VFR

TILLITT FLD

FORSYTH · MONTANA

Elev
2,729.3'
Longest RWY
4,799'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1S3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,729.3'
MSL · field 2,729.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 1S3

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

K1S3 280115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 04/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 T00451039
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,928 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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 E
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN SCHWEND
Address
PO BOX 45, FORSYTH MT 59327

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
087°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 087° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,729 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2787° / 267°4,799 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)
27PAPI 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 27
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
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 Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is by CTAF. PAPI on runways 09 and 27 is activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager home phone number is 406-346-7129.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1S3

Answer card
ICAO
1S3
Name
TILLITT FLD
Location
FORSYTH, MONTANA
Elevation
2,729.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,729.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,799 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Tillitt Fld is in Forsyth, Montana. Field elevation is 2,729.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,799 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. 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 traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in eastern Montana, so density altitude can matter on warm days at this elevation. Plan performance with that in mind. The runway lights on 09/27 are medium intensity. They operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is by CTAF. The PAPI on both runway ends is also activated by CTAF.

Tillitt Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. If you need anything specific on the ground, call the field at (406) 351-1261. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Before a night or IFR arrival, check the current Chart Supplement for any changes to lighting, procedures, or other published remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 1S3 and how long is it?
1S3 has one runway, 09/27. It is 4,799 ft long and asphalt.
Is 1S3 towered?
No. 1S3 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at Tillitt Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 1S3 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 1S3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before IFR planning.
What fuel is available on the field at 1S3?
Tillitt Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (406) 351-1261 for current service details.
What are the runway light hours at 1S3?
Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is by CTAF. The PAPI on both ends is also activated by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 1S3?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Verify the latest procedures before departure.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 1S3?
The field elevation is 2,729.3 ft MSL, so performance planning matters. The airport is in eastern Montana, so watch density altitude on warm days and verify lighting procedures if you plan a night arrival.

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