4U7 West Fork Lodge Airport

Before you fly into 4U7

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,249'

MSL · field 4,249' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 20

H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 4U7

4U7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 24.0 NM away. Conditions at 4U7 may differ.

METAR · KHRF

Observed 06:35Z

KHRF 290635Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 06/03 A3016 RMK AO2

Wind: 210° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 6°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 30.16 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 3,891 ft
Ceiling: 7,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

4U7 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 24.0 NM away. Conditions at 4U7 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 29 06:00Z–30 06:00Z

TAF KHRF 290520Z 2906/3006 00000KT P6SM BKN060 FM292200 35009KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 2922/2924 6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM300300 00000KT P6SM SCT050

BASEVFR

29 06:00Z–29 22:00Z

Wind: Calm
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TEX IRWIN
Phone: (831) 884-3602
Address: 5855 WEST FORK ROAD, DARBY MT 59829

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTNDD

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 6 kt

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RWY 20

202°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	22° / 202°	2,600 ft	TURF-GRVL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
20	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 5' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4U7 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4U7 · CHART_SUPP

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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.23

KSMN·Lemhi County Airport·46.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.57

KSMN·Lemhi County Airport·46.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.23atKSMNLemhi County Airport46.6 nm
Jet A$5.57atKSMNLemhi County Airport46.6 nm

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
No snow plowing in winter.Show FAA
Runway 02 has 70 foot trees 600 feet from the runway end and a mountain 2700 feet from the threshold. Runway 20 has a 135 foot tree 80 feet right and 120 feet from the runway end, and 115 foot trees beginning 91 feet right penetrating the approach surface.Show FAA
Trees and structures are in the transitional surface for the full length on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
Livestock, birds, and wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Steep terrain surrounds the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

02Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

02/20Occasional gravel down the center of the runway with a small dip 600 feet from runway 20 end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4U7

Answer card

ICAO: 4U7
Name: WEST FORK LODGE
Location: CONNER, MONTANA
Elevation: 4,249 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,249 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 20

West Fork Lodge Airport (4U7) sits near Conner, Montana. The field elevation is 4,249 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 2,600 ft long and surfaced turf-gravel. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in steep terrain. That matters here. Runway 02 has trees close to the departure end and a mountain farther out. Runway 20 has tall trees near the approach path. Trees and structures also sit in the transitional surface along both sides of the runway. Wildlife is also reported in the area.

Published remarks also note no snow plowing in winter. Runway 02 has a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. The runway surface can have occasional gravel down the center. There is also a small dip about 600 feet from the Runway 20 end. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current local support before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at West Fork Lodge (4U7)?

4U7 has one runway, 02/20. It is 2,600 ft long and turf-gravel.

Is there an ILS at 4U7?

No ILS approaches are published for West Fork Lodge. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated instrument procedure information before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at West Fork Lodge?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for 4U7. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL planning for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is West Fork Lodge towered?

No. 4U7 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What should I know about the runway environment at 4U7?

Expect steep terrain around the airport. The remarks also call out trees near both runway ends. A mountain sits near Runway 02. Tall trees are near the Runway 20 approach path.

Are there any runway surface issues at West Fork Lodge?

Yes. The published remarks mention occasional gravel down the center of the runway. They also note a small dip about 600 feet from the Runway 20 end.

Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at 4U7?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current local support.

Are there winter or wildlife concerns at West Fork Lodge?

Yes. The remarks say there is no snow plowing in winter. They also note livestock, birds and wildlife in the vicinity of the airport.

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