5U1

VFR

DUTTON

DUTTON · MONTANA

Elev
3,699'
Longest RWY
3,130'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5U1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,699'
MSL · field 3,699' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 5U1

5U1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGTF (GREAT FALLS INTL) · 25.6 NM away. Conditions at 5U1 may differ.

METAR · KGTF

Observed 23:53Z

KGTF 272353Z VRB03G20KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 08/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP157 T00781067 10106 20044 55005 $
Wind
VAR @ 3G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
3,772 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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 E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE CAMPBELL
Address
PO BOX 166, DUTTON MT 59433

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
000° · 3 kt
RWY 34
342°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 342° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,699 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored162° / 342°3,130 ftASPH-TURFStandard L

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
5U1 · 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
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Great Falls Approach at 406-454-7555.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is intermittent.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34The first 2330 by 40 feet of runway 34 is asphalt; edges and remainder are turf.Show FAA
  • 16/34Nonstandard runway edge lights are located 55 feet west and 70 feet east of the runway centerline. From dusk to dawn, 2750 feet of the runway is lighted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34There is a 20-foot road 60 feet from the asphalt crossing centerline on both sides at runway 34 end.Show FAA
  • 16There is a 6-foot depression 102 feet from the runway 16 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone number is 406-463-2268.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5U1

Answer card
ICAO
5U1
Name
DUTTON
Location
DUTTON, MONTANA
Elevation
3,699 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,699 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,130 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Dutton Airport sits in Dutton, Montana. Field elevation is 3,699 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,130 ft long with asphalt and turf surfaces. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is old. Published remarks say it was established prior to 1959. Snow removal is intermittent, so winter use deserves a close look before you go.

Runway 16/34 has some details that matter on rollout and landing. The first 2,330 by 40 ft of runway 34 is asphalt. The edges and the remainder are turf. There is a 6-foot depression 102 feet from the runway 16 end. At the 34 end, a 20-foot road crosses near the asphalt section. Nonstandard runway edge lights are offset from the centerline. From dusk to dawn, 2,750 feet of the runway is lighted.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services. For clearance delivery, contact Great Falls Approach at 406-454-7555. The manager phone number is 406-463-2268.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Dutton Airport (5U1)?
5U1 has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,130 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Dutton Airport towered?
No. 5U1 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic self-announce.
What is the pattern altitude at 5U1?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Does Dutton Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 5U1. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
What runway surface is at 5U1?
Runway 16/34 is asphalt and turf. The first 2,330 by 40 ft of runway 34 is asphalt. The edges and the remainder are turf.
Are there any runway hazards at Dutton Airport?
Yes. There is a 6-foot depression 102 feet from the runway 16 end. There is also a 20-foot road near the asphalt crossing at the runway 34 end. Plan your rollout and back-taxi with that in mind.
Is there runway lighting at 5U1?
Yes. Published remarks say 2,750 feet of Runway 16/34 is lighted from dusk to dawn. The edge lights are nonstandard and offset from the runway centerline.
Which FBOs are on the field at Dutton Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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