38S

VFR

DEER LODGE-CITY-COUNTY

DEER LODGE · MONTANA

Elev
4,692.7'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:53Z
VFR sectional · 38S
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Before you fly into 38S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,692.7'
MSL · field 4,692.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 38S

38S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBTM (BERT MOONEY) · 28.3 NM away. Conditions at 38S may differ.

METAR · KBTM

Observed 02:53Z

KBTM 110253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP093 T02781006 55002
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,280 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 W
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
38S · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 38S

Answer card
ICAO
38S
Name
DEER LODGE-CITY-COUNTY
Location
DEER LODGE, MONTANA
Elevation
4,692.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,692.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Deer Lodge-City-County Airport sits in Deer Lodge, Montana. Field elevation is 4,692.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,800 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius. That matters here because the airport already sits high enough to affect performance on warm days.

Published remarks also note medium intensity runway lights on 13/31. PAPI is available on both runway ends. Runway 13/31 is extended at the southeast end. There are 28-foot trees 250 feet left of the runway centerline extended from runway 31. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and on any low approach to 31. No on-field FBOs are listed. Call the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. The published remarks list 406-846-3825, 406-490-0297 and 406-490-3071 for manager contact.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 38S Deer Lodge-City-County Airport?
38S has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,800 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
What is the pattern altitude at Deer Lodge-City-County Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight. If nothing else is published, a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is the normal starting point for light piston ops.
Does 38S have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 38S. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is Deer Lodge-City-County Airport towered?
No. 38S is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What are the runway lights and visual glide aids at 38S?
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31. PAPI is available on both runway ends.
Are there any runway or obstacle notes for runway 31 at 38S?
Yes. Runway 13/31 is extended at the southeast end. There are 28-foot trees 250 feet left of the runway centerline extended from runway 31.
Is 38S a cold weather airport?
Yes. The published remarks say it is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.
Which FBOs are on the field at 38S?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

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