52S

VFR

ST IGNATIUS

ST IGNATIUS · MONTANA

Elev
3,006'
Longest RWY
2,610'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 52S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,006'
MSL · field 3,006' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 52S

52S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMSO (MISSOULA MONTANA) · 24.5 NM away. Conditions at 52S may differ.

METAR · KMSO

Observed 23:53Z

KMSO 272353Z COR VRB05KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 BKN110 09/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00941011 10117 20067 51008 $
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,995 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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 NE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICK NEWMAN
Address
35333 AIRPORT ROAD, ST IGNATIUS MT 59865

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 5 kt
RWY 26
271°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 271° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,006 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored91° / 271°2,610 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0815', road, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
2612', road, 201' from thr, 120' 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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
52S · 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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

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

  • Snow removal is conducted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522. When approach is closed contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 8/26 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 is 100 feet unlighted; 2,270 feet lighted at night. Runway 26 is 240 feet unlighted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Near runway 26 end there is a 15 foot north-south road 40 to 115 feet from the runway end and a 4 foot north-south fence 10 to 90 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
  • 26Near runway 26 end there is an 18 foot building 200 feet from the runway end and 234 feet right of centerline, and another 18 foot building 385 feet from the runway end and 141 feet left of centerline. There is a turf overrun 300 by 60 feet.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 08 has nonstandard markings.Show FAA
  • 08Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope near runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 52S

Answer card
ICAO
52S
Name
ST IGNATIUS
Location
ST IGNATIUS, MONTANA
Elevation
3,006 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,006 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,610 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

St Ignatius Airport sits in St Ignatius, Montana. The field elevation is 3,006 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, at 2,610 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern about 4,006 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is St. Ignatius Airport. It carries 100LL. Call ahead at (406) 745-4008 if you need current field details.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway 08 has nonstandard markings. Low intensity runway lights are activated on 08/26 and controlled by CTAF. Night use is not full-length on the runway. The published lighting note says 2,270 ft is lighted at night, with the remaining portions unlighted. There are also obstructions near both ends of runway 26. Birds are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Snow removal is conducted. The field is in a mountain state setting with a 3,006 ft elevation, so performance planning matters on warm days and when density altitude runs up.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 52S St Ignatius Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 4,006 ft MSL at this field.
Does St Ignatius Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 52S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you file or launch.
Is 52S towered or non-towered?
It is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway does St Ignatius Airport have?
The airport has one runway. It is 08/26 and it is 2,610 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What should I know about night operations at 52S?
Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 08/26 and controlled by CTAF. The published note says 2,270 ft is lighted at night, so verify your landing and rollout plan before going in after dark.
Which FBO is on the field at St Ignatius Airport?
St. Ignatius Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (406) 745-4008 for current service details before arrival.
Are there runway obstructions at St Ignatius Airport?
Yes. Published remarks note obstructions near runway 26 and a cataloged obstruction near runway 08 that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What are the main pilot cautions for 52S?
Watch for birds in the vicinity of the runway. Snow removal is conducted. The field elevation is 3,006 ft MSL, so performance and density altitude deserve attention, especially in warm weather.

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