6S0 Big Timber at Howard Fld

Before you fly into 6S0

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,493.9'

MSL · field 4,493.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +23 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 6S0

Current METAR

Observed 18:55Z

K6S0 111855Z AUTO 27024G31KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3009 RMK A01

Wind: 270° @ 24G31 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 30.09 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,722 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

6S0 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLVM (MISSION FLD) · 20.7 NM away. Conditions at 6S0 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KLVM 111728Z 1118/1218 26020G29KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 FM112200 27013G20KT P6SM FEW060 FM120200 28007KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 22:00Z

Wind: 260° at 20 kt gusting 29 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 5,000 ft, Scattered 10,000 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: 3 NM SW
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KIRK BRYAN
Phone: 406-930-1780
Address: BOX 279, BIG TIMBER MT 59011

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700
SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 24 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

243°M

Head/Tail

+23 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	63° / 243°	5,285 ft	ASPH	Standard L
18/36	182° / 2°	3,475 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
24	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6S0 BIG TIMBER AT HOWARD FLD in BIG TIMBER, MONTANA, showing runways 06/24, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

6S0 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

6S0 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AGRI,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.75

6S3·Rickman Aircraft·32.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.63

KBZN·Signature Aviation·49.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Yellowstone Air Service 122.800(406) 932-4389Other2d ago	$7.50SS $6.95	$8.55

Yellowstone Air Service
122.800(406) 932-4389
100LL
$7.50
Jet A
$8.55

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.75at6S3Rickman Aircraft32.7 nmsave $0.75
Jet A$7.63atKBZNSignature Aviation49.1 nmsave $0.92

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting notes

PAPI RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 OPR DUSK-MIDNIGHT, OTR TIMES ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL100LL & JET A FUEL AVBL UPON REQ. CALL 406-932-4389 OR 406-930-1683.

Approach & departure obstructions

1818/36 - THLDS MARKED WITH CONES.

Other notes

1FOR ATTENDANT SAT & SUN CALL 406-932-4389.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6S0

Answer card

ICAO: 6S0
Name: BIG TIMBER AT HOWARD FLD
Location: BIG TIMBER, MONTANA
Elevation: 4,493.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,493.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 06/24 · 5,285 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 24 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Big Timber at Howard Fld sits in Big Timber, Montana. Field elevation is 4,493.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 06/24 at 5,285 ft on asphalt. Runway 18/36 is 3,475 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use current FAA guidance and verify before arrival. Yellowstone Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead if you need attendant service on Saturday or Sunday. Published remarks also note that runway 18 and 36 thresholds are marked with cones. Runway 24 has a PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights on 06 and 24 run from dusk to midnight. At other times, they are activated by CTAF.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. Expect thinner air than at lowland airports. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. If you are new to the airport, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 6S0 and what surface is it?

Runway 06/24 is the longest runway at 5,285 ft. It is asphalt.

Does Big Timber at Howard Fld have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 6S0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at 6S0?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Is 6S0 towered or non-towered?

6S0 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at Big Timber at Howard Fld?

Yellowstone Air Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

Are runway lights available at 6S0?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 06 and 24. They operate from dusk to midnight. At other times, they are activated by CTAF.

What should a first-time pilot know about flying into 6S0?

This is a 4,493.9 ft MSL airport, so performance planning matters. Runway 18 and 36 thresholds are marked with cones. Runway 24 also has a PAPI.

Who do I call for fuel or attendant service at 6S0?

Published remarks say to call 406-932-4389 for attendant service on Saturday and Sunday. Fuel requests can also be made through 406-932-4389 or 406-930-1683.

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