3U3

MVFR

BOWMAN FLD

ANACONDA · MONTANA

Elev
5,034.2'
Longest RWY
6,010'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3U3
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,034.2'
MSL · field 5,034.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3U3

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

K3U3 272115Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -RA FEW017 BKN029 OVC038 03/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SNB2057E2107 BKN V OVC P0000 T00291049 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,802 ft
Ceiling
2,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

Airport manager

Name
MONTE BELGARDE
Address
800 S MAIN ST, ANACONDA MT 59711

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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Calm
RWY 17
166°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 166° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,034 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35166° / 346°6,010 ftASPH35 R
04/2243° / 223°4,074 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)
04PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)
22PAPI 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)-B
3U3 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,AMB

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

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • There is an unlighted hazardous stack 585 feet above ground level located 3.2 nautical miles southwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • See https://weathercams.faa.gov or call the airport manager for current runway conditions.Show FAA
  • AWOS is available on frequency 124.175 megahertz and by phone at 406-563-8275.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is located midway on runway 04/22 and offset 700 feet southeast of the centerline.Show FAA
  • PAPI is activated on runways 04, 17, 22, and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04/22 and 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification rating value for runway 17/35 is 150/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended. Conditions are unmonitored from 1700 to 0800.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3U3

Answer card
ICAO
3U3
Name
BOWMAN FLD
Location
ANACONDA, MONTANA
Elevation
5,034.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,034.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,010 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Bowman Fld is in Anaconda, Montana. The field elevation is 5,034.2 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 6,010 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is unattended. Conditions are unmonitored from 1700 to 0800. That matters in mountain country where density altitude, runway performance and night planning all deserve extra attention. There is also an unlighted hazardous stack 585 ft AGL located 3.2 NM southwest of the airport.

PAPI is available on runways 04, 17, 22 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF. The rotating beacon sits midway on runway 04/22 and is offset 700 ft southeast of the centerline. AWOS is on 124.175 MHz and by phone at 406-563-8275. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Bowman Fld (3U3)?
The field elevation is 5,034.2 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and winter density altitude planning.
What is the pattern altitude at 3U3?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight. Then confirm local traffic flow on CTAF 122.8.
Does Bowman Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3U3. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you launch.
What are the runway lengths at Bowman Fld?
Runway 17/35 is the longest at 6,010 ft. Runway 04/22 is 4,074 ft.
Is Bowman Fld towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at 3U3. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway lighting is available at 3U3?
PAPI is available on runways 04, 17, 22 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF.
Is Bowman Fld monitored at night?
The airport is unattended. Conditions are unmonitored from 1700 to 0800, so plan conservatively for arrival and departure timing.
Which FBOs are on the field at Bowman Fld?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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