38S

VFR

DEER LODGE-CITY-COUNTY

DEER LODGE · MONTANA

Elev
4,692.7'
Longest RWY
5,800'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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
RWY 31
H/W +7 · X/W 12 kt R

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 20:53Z

KBTM 272053Z AUTO 02014G20KT 10SM -RA FEW046 BKN060 BKN070 05/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB49 SLP147 P0000 60000 T00501056 56009
Wind
020° @ 14G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,619 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 W
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TONY PFAFF
Address
2944 GREENHOUSE ROAD, DEER LODGE MT 59722

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
020° · 14 kt
RWY 31
308°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,693 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored128° / 308°5,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3.22°)
31PAPI 2-box left(2.72°)

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)-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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • The single wheel apron weight bearing capacity is 30,000 pounds for the southwest apron and 50,000 pounds for the northeast apron. The taxiway to the northeast apron has a weight bearing capacity of 50,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 and precision approach path indicators are available on runways 13 and 31. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Runway 13/31 is extended at the southeast end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31There are 28-foot trees 250 feet left of the runway centerline extended from runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAlso contact 406-846-3825 or 406-490-0297 or 406-490-3071.Show FAA

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
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

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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