29S

IFR

GARDINER

GARDINER · MONTANA

Elev
5,286'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:35Z
VFR sectional · 29S
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Before you fly into 29S
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,286'
MSL · field 5,286' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 29S

29S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KWYS (YELLOWSTONE) · 26.8 NM away. Conditions at 29S may differ.

METAR · KWYS

Observed 17:35Z

KWYS 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR SCT003 M02/M02 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
-2°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,539 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
IFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HUNTER MICHELBRINK
Address
414 E CALLENDER ST, LIVINGSTON MT 59047

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
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
29S · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a road 85 feet from the runway end on both sides of runway 28.Show FAA
  • 28There are 15-foot trucks 210 feet from the runway end of runway 28.Show FAA
  • 10There is a mountain 1.5 miles from runway 10 with a 9 to 1 ratio.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 29S

Answer card
ICAO
29S
Name
GARDINER
Location
GARDINER, MONTANA
Elevation
5,286 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,286 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Gardiner Airport (29S) sits in Gardiner, Montana at 5,286 ft MSL. It is an untowered airport. No runways are listed in the published facts, so verify the current field layout before you go. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if the current Chart Supplement or local guidance supports that for your aircraft and operation.

This is a high-elevation field. Density altitude will matter on warm days. The published remarks also flag terrain and obstacle issues near both runway ends. There is a road 85 ft from the runway end on both sides of runway 28. There are also 15 ft trucks 210 ft from the runway end of runway 28. A mountain sits 1.5 miles from runway 10 with a 9 to 1 ratio. That means climb performance and departure planning deserve close attention.

CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. There is no tower. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so plan to verify services directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Gardiner (29S)?
Gardiner sits at 5,286 ft MSL. That elevation can make takeoff and climb performance more sensitive to temperature and weight.
Is Gardiner (29S) towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce and coordinate traffic there.
Does 29S have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 29S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file.
What should I know about runway-end obstacles at Gardiner?
The published remarks call out a road 85 ft from the runway end on both sides of runway 28. They also note 15 ft trucks 210 ft from the runway end of runway 28.
Is there terrain near runway 10 at 29S?
Yes. A mountain is published 1.5 miles from runway 10 with a 9 to 1 ratio. That is a real departure planning item for a light airplane.
What frequency do I use at Gardiner Airport?
Use 122.8 for both CTAF and UNICOM. There is no tower frequency listed in the facts.
Who handles clearances for flights into 29S?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you need current routing or IFR handling details, confirm with the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Gardiner (29S)?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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