5U7

VFR

FORT SMITH LANDING STRIP

FORT SMITH · MONTANA

Elev
3,242'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · 5U7
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Before you fly into 5U7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,242'
MSL · field 3,242' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5U7

5U7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBIL (BILLINGS LOGAN INTL) · 39.0 NM away. Conditions at 5U7 may differ.

METAR · KBIL

Observed 00:53Z

KBIL 120053Z 29016G26KT 10SM FEW090 23/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 31026/0047 SLP122 T02281022
Wind
290° @ 16G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
4,943 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 N
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SUPERINTENDENT
Address
BIGHORN CANYON NRA, PO BOX 7458, FORT SMITH MT 59035

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
290° · 16 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5U7 · 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
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC BILLINGS APCH AT 406-255-2798
  • RWY 07 -7 FT DITCH 116 FT FM END OF RWY XNG RWY CNTRLN.
  • RWY 25-2 FT DITCH 56 FT FM END OF RWY, BOTH XNG RCL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25RWY 25 +4 FT FENCE 20 FT FM END OF RWY, PERPENDICULAR +4 FT FENCE PARL TO RCL & 75 FT R ENDING AT 20 FT FM END OF RWY. RWY 25 +17 FT TREE 10 FT FM END OF RWY 60 FT L.
  • 07RY 07 NUMBERS AND CNTRLN FADED.
  • 25RY 25 NUMBERS AND CNTRLN FADED.
  • 25RY 25 DSPLCD MARKINGS YELLOW.
  • 25RWY 25 APCH SLP 9:1 TO DTHR.
  • 07BE ALERT: MULTIPLE POWERLINES OF VARYING ELEVATIONS AND DISTANCES INVOF ARPT.

Other notes

  • MANAGERKEVIN TILLMAN CHIEF RANGER - STEVE GRISHAM FACILITIES 307-548-5425 STEVE_GRISHAM@NPS.GOV
  • 07/25NMRS TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL CRACKS. RAVELING, EDGE EROSION, FAILING CRACK SEAL WITH VEGETATION GROWTH.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 5U7

Answer card
ICAO
5U7
Name
FORT SMITH LANDING STRIP
Location
FORT SMITH, MONTANA
Elevation
3,242 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,242 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
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 16 kt
Favored runway now

Fort Smith Landing Strip is in Fort Smith, Montana. The field elevation is 3,242 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current runway status before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern information before you go. The airport sits in a high-elevation area, so density altitude will matter on warm days. Expect performance to change fast with temperature and weight.

The published remarks point to several operational items. There are multiple powerlines near the airport. Wildlife is also reported on and near the field. The runway surface remarks describe cracking, raveling, edge erosion and failing crack seal with vegetation growth. Other remarks mention faded runway numbers and centerlines. Displaced markings on Runway 25 are also noted. There are ditch and fence obstructions near both ends of the runway area. If you are planning to operate here, get the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for the latest field condition and access details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 5U7?
The field elevation is 3,242 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
Does Fort Smith Landing Strip have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure updates before departure.
Is 5U7 towered?
No. The airport is listed as non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and verify any current procedures with the airport operator.
What is the pattern altitude at Fort Smith Landing Strip?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. The provided note says to assume standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying.
Are there any runways listed at 5U7?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Treat the field status as something to verify directly before arrival.
What hazards should I expect near the airport?
The remarks call out multiple powerlines near the airport. Wildlife is also reported on and near the field. Surface issues include cracking, raveling, edge erosion and vegetation growth. There are also ditch and fence obstructions near the runway ends.
Who should I call for clearance delivery or airport information?
The published remarks say to contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798 for clearance delivery. For field condition or access questions, contact the airport operator directly.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 5U7?
Plan for high-elevation performance. Verify runway condition. Brief the obstructions carefully. The runway markings are reported as faded in places, so do not rely on visual cues alone without checking current field information.

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