3U8

VFR

BIG SANDY

BIG SANDY · MONTANA

Elev
2,698.5'
Longest RWY
3,570'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3U8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,498.5'
MSL · field 2,698.5' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 3U8

3U8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHVR (HAVRE CITY-COUNTY) · 26.8 NM away. Conditions at 3U8 may differ.

METAR · KHVR

Observed 23:53Z

KHVR 272353Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW070 08/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP163 T00781067 10094 20039 56011
Wind
090° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,494 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 3,499 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE ESSERT
Address
1026 PRAIRIE DOG LANE, BIG SANDY MT 59520

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL · ON CALL · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 3 kt
RWY 06
060°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 060° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,499 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored60° / 240°3,570 ftASPHStandard L
13/31131° / 311°2,100 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)
24PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 670' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 31
1371', pline, 1600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
3115', road, 650' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 43

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
3U8 · 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
100LL
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
  • 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

  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Power line marked with orange balls near runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3U8

Answer card
ICAO
3U8
Name
BIG SANDY
Location
BIG SANDY, MONTANA
Elevation
2,698.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,498.5 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,570 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Big Sandy Airport sits in Big Sandy, Montana. The field elevation is 2,698.5 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 06/24 at 3,570 ft. Runway 13/31 is 2,100 ft turf.

This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 3,498.5 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current charted procedures and be ready for a VFR arrival if that is your intent. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Runway 06/24 has medium intensity lights that are activated by the CTAF. That is useful for night work. You still need to confirm current lighting status before departure. There is also a marked power line near runway 13. Give that side extra attention on approach and departure.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or local services, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current availability. The airport has been established since before 1959. For a first-time pilot, the main things to watch are the short turf runway, the marked obstruction near 13 and the lack of published ILS support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Big Sandy Airport (3U8)?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 3,498.5 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 3U8 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for 3U8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Big Sandy Airport towered or uncontrolled?
It is uncontrolled. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and local coordination.
What is the longest runway at 3U8?
Runway 06/24 is the longest runway at 3,570 ft. It is asphalt and has medium intensity lights activated by CTAF.
Which runway at Big Sandy has the marked obstruction?
A power line marked with orange balls is noted near runway 13. Treat that end with extra caution on approach and departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 3U8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Can I get clearance delivery for Big Sandy Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. That is the published contact in the Chart Supplement remarks.
What are the runway surfaces at 3U8?
Runway 06/24 is asphalt. Runway 13/31 is turf.

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