4U9

VFR

DELL FLIGHT STRIP

DELL · MONTANA

Elev
6,007'
Longest RWY
7,000'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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
Calm
No wind component

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 20:53Z

KDLN 272053Z AUTO 10SM SCT055 BKN100 06/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00561067 56008
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,381 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE MARSH
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

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Calm
RWY 14
143°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 143° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,007 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32143° / 323°7,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
3217', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4U9 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is irregular.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 14/32 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 14 is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 14/32Large cracks with protruding weeds are present throughout the runway surface.Show FAA

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
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

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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