5U6 FAIRVIEW Airport Guide

Before you fly into 5U6

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,152'

MSL · field 2,152' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 5U6

5U6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSDY (SIDNEY-RICHLAND RGNL) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at 5U6 may differ.

METAR · KSDY

Observed 04:56Z

KSDY 280456Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM OVC050 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP201 T00391033 $

Wind: 310° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 4°C / -3°C
Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,187 ft
Ceiling: 5,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

5U6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSDY (SIDNEY-RICHLAND RGNL) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at 5U6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KSDY 280520Z 2806/2906 34007KT P6SM SCT070 FM281800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 FM282200 25009KT P6SM OVC070 FM290300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 18:00Z

Wind: 340° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 ft
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: BILLINGS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RYAN HUOTARI
Phone: (406) 480-1820
Address: 540 AIRPORT ROAD, PO BOX 1050, SIDNEY MT 59270

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

262°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	82° / 262°	3,000 ft	TURF	Standard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

5U6 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

5U6 · 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
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.25

PO1·Dallas Aero & Sales·46.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.87

KXWA·Overland Aviation·27.1 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.25atPO1Dallas Aero & Sales46.8 nm
Jet A$8.87atKXWAOverland Aviation27.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For airport conditions or snow removal contact the airport manager at 406-480-1820.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
There is an uncharted tower 1350 feet north of runway 26 threshold.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

08Runways 08 and 26 are marked with white cones spaced 200 feet apart. The thresholds are marked with white cones.Show FAA

Other notes

08/26There is a steep drop off both sides in the center of the runway and around the taxiway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5U6

Answer card

ICAO: 5U6
Name: FAIRVIEW
Location: FAIRVIEW, MONTANA
Elevation: 2,152 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,152 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 12°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Fairview (5U6) sits in Fairview, Montana. The field elevation is 2,152 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,000 ft long and turf. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at 3,152 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway headings are magnetic. Runway 08 is 94° magnetic. Runway 26 is 274° magnetic.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify services before you go. Published remarks call out a steep drop off on both sides in the middle of the runway and around the taxiway. That makes surface condition and rollout discipline important. The thresholds and runway edges are marked with white cones spaced 200 ft apart. There is also an uncharted tower 1,350 ft north of the Runway 26 threshold. For airport conditions or snow removal, contact the airport manager. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. First-time pilots should brief the turf surface, the terrain around the runway and the lack of published instrument approach support before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Fairview 5U6 like?

Fairview has one runway, 08/26. It is 3,000 ft long and turf. The published remarks also note a steep drop off on both sides in the center of the runway and around the taxiway.

Is there an ILS at 5U6 Fairview?

No ILS approaches are published for 5U6. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at Fairview 5U6?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 3,152 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.

Is Fairview 5U6 towered?

No. Fairview is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.

What should I know about runway 08/26 at 5U6?

Runway 08/26 is marked with white cones spaced 200 ft apart. The thresholds are marked with white cones. The published remarks also warn of a steep drop off on both sides in the center section and around the taxiway.

Are there any obstacles near Fairview airport?

Yes. The published remarks mention an uncharted tower 1,350 ft north of the Runway 26 threshold. Verify the current Chart Supplement and keep that in mind during departure planning.

Who do I call for airport conditions at 5U6?

For airport conditions or snow removal, contact the airport manager at 406-480-1820. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Fairview 5U6?

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

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