23S

VFR

SEELEY LAKE

SEELEY LAKE · MONTANA

Elev
4,256'
Longest RWY
4,575'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 23S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,256'
MSL · field 4,256' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 23S

23S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMSO (MISSOULA MONTANA) · 30.8 NM away. Conditions at 23S may differ.

METAR · KMSO

Observed 21:53Z

KMSO 272153Z COR 14010KT 10SM FEW047 BKN060 09/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP146 T00941011
Wind
140° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,570 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
PO BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620-0507

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

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140° · 10 kt
RWY 16
162°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 162° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,256 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored162° / 342°4,575 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1650', trees, 350' from thr, slope 7

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

Chart Supplement
23S · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White(W)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Crew car is available.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is intermittent. Call the airport manager for current conditions at 406-444-2506.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522. When approach is closed contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Trees are in the transitional surface along the full runway length on both sides.Show FAA
  • Takeoffs to the north are not recommended due to rising terrain.Show FAA
  • Runway 16 has a displaced threshold 311 feet from the runway end for a 20 to 1 approach slope marked with double white cones.Show FAA
  • Runway 34 has 1150 feet of overrun available for takeoff and landing.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 34 has solar lights for the first two-thirds of the runway during summer months only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 is marked full length with white cones and reflective tape during summer months only.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 is marked full length with white cones and reflective tape during summer months only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 23S

Answer card
ICAO
23S
Name
SEELEY LAKE
Location
SEELEY LAKE, MONTANA
Elevation
4,256 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,256 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,575 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Seeley Lake Airport sits in Seeley Lake, Montana. Field elevation is 4,256 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,575 ft long and turf. No tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 5,256 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The field sits in mountain country. Takeoffs to the north are not recommended because of rising terrain. Trees are also in the transitional surface along the full runway length on both sides.

Published remarks matter here. Runway 16 has a displaced threshold 311 ft from the end. Runway 34 has 1,150 ft of overrun available for takeoff and landing. Summer markings and solar lights are published for parts of the runway. Snow removal is intermittent. Call the airport manager for current conditions before you go. Birds and wildlife are also reported on and near the airport. Crew car service is available. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 23S Seeley Lake Airport?
Field elevation is 4,256 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days at this mountain airport.
What is the runway length at Seeley Lake Airport?
23S has one runway, 16/34. It is 4,575 ft long and turf.
Is there an ILS at 23S?
No ILS approaches are published for 23S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at 23S?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 5,256 ft MSL.
Is 23S towered or non-towered?
23S is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway hazards should I know about at Seeley Lake?
Runway 16 has a displaced threshold 311 ft from the end. Trees are in the transitional surface along the full runway length on both sides, so plan your approach and departure with that in mind.
Can I take off north from 23S?
Takeoffs to the north are not recommended because of rising terrain. Review the current Chart Supplement and local conditions before departure.
Is snow removal reliable at 23S?
Snow removal is intermittent. Call the airport manager at 406-444-2506 for current conditions before arrival.

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