58S

VFR

WHITEFISH

WHITEFISH · MONTANA

Elev
3,066'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
VFR sectional · 58S
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Before you fly into 58S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,066'
MSL · field 3,066' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 58S

58S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 6.1 NM away. Conditions at 58S may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 04:55Z

KGPI 120455Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3001
Wind
030° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,970 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 E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
PO BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620-0507

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
58S · 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
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

  • RWY 11/29 TREES, RAIL ROAD & P-LINES IN TRSNL SFC FULL RWY LEN ON N SIDE. MAY BE GOPHER HOLES OR IREG SFC.
  • FREE BICYCLES FOR ARPT USE LCTD IN STORAGE SHED. TO ACCESS USE EMERG FREQ ON LOCK.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • ARPT SFC COND UNMON, CALL AMGR OR LCL CTC FOR CURRENT CONDS 406-444-2506, LCL CTC 406-261-4385, OR 303-918-9042.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11RWY 11 MKD WITH W CONES.
  • 29RWY 29 MKD WITH W CONES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 58S

Answer card
ICAO
58S
Name
WHITEFISH
Location
WHITEFISH, MONTANA
Elevation
3,066 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,066 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Whitefish Airport (58S) sits in Whitefish, Montana at 3,066 ft MSL. This field has no listed runways in the data provided, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport manager before you plan a landing. 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 pattern only if that matches current local guidance for your aircraft and the field conditions.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Free airport bicycles are stored on field. Access is through the storage shed using the emergency frequency lock. The published remarks also say runway 11/29 has trees, a railroad and power lines in the transitional surface along the full north side. Gopher holes or other irregular surface may also be present. Surface condition is unmonitored. Call the airport manager or local contact before you go. The field is in mountainous terrain with a high elevation. Expect performance planning to matter. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. If you are new to 58S, verify runway status, surface condition and any local operating limits before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Whitefish (58S)?
The field elevation is 3,066 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
Does Whitefish Airport have a tower?
No. Whitefish (58S) is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at 58S?
No ILS approaches are published for Whitefish. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at Whitefish Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if it matches current local guidance and the field conditions.
Are there any runways at Whitefish (58S)?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. The published remarks do reference runway 11/29. Verify the current Chart Supplement and field status before you go.
What should I know about runway 11/29 at Whitefish?
The published remarks say runway 11/29 has trees, a railroad and power lines in the transitional surface along the full north side. They also mention possible gopher holes or an irregular surface.
Is surface condition at Whitefish Airport monitored?
No. The remarks say airport surface condition is unmonitored. Call the airport manager or local contact before arrival for current conditions.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Whitefish?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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