4U9 DELL FLIGHT STRIP | Dell, Montana Airport

Before you fly into 4U9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

7,007'

MSL · field 6,007' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 14

H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 4U9

4U9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDLN (DILLON) · 32.0 NM away. Conditions at 4U9 may differ.

METAR · KDLN

Observed 03:53Z

KDLN 120353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01441017

Wind: 140° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 7,192 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

4U9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSMN (LEMHI COUNTY) · 54.6 NM away. Conditions at 4U9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KSMN 112320Z 1200/1224 36006KT P6SM SKC FM122100 36012G20KT P6SM SCT090

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 21:00Z

Wind: 360° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Airport manager

Name: MIKE MARSH
Phone: 406-276-3340
Address: PO BOX 164, LIMA MT 59739-0507

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

140° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 14

143°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32Favored	143° / 323°	7,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	—
32	—	—	—	—	—	—	17', road, 483' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 4U9 DELL FLIGHT STRIP in DELL, MONTANA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4U9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4U9 · 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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

$6.26

KDLN·Dillon Flying Service·32 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.26atKDLNDillon Flying Service32 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

SNOW REMOVAL IRREGULAR.
DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 14/32 & PAPI RY 14 - CTAF.

Other notes

14/32LARGE CRACKS WITH PROTRUDING WEEDS THROUGHOUT RY SFC.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4U9

Answer card

ICAO: 4U9
Name: DELL FLIGHT STRIP
Location: DELL, MONTANA
Elevation: 6,007 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 7,007 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 14/32 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 14

DELL FLIGHT STRIP (4U9) sits near Dell, Montana. The field elevation is 6,007 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 7,000 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 14/32. The PAPI for runway 14 is controlled on CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

This is a high-elevation strip, so performance planning matters. Expect the thinner air at 6,007 ft MSL to affect takeoff and climb. Published remarks also note deer on and near the airport. Snow removal is irregular. The runway surface has large cracks with protruding weeds throughout, so a careful surface check is smart before landing. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the field by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at DELL FLIGHT STRIP (4U9)?

The field elevation is 6,007 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.

What is the runway at 4U9 and how long is it?

4U9 has one runway, 14/32. It is 7,000 ft long and asphalt.

Does DELL FLIGHT STRIP have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 4U9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is 4U9 towered or non-towered?

It is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and local coordination.

What is the pattern altitude at DELL FLIGHT STRIP?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any published runway lighting details for 4U9?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 14/32. The PAPI for runway 14 is controlled by CTAF.

Are there any operational hazards at DELL FLIGHT STRIP?

Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. The runway surface also has large cracks with protruding weeds, so inspect conditions carefully before landing.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 4U9?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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