6S1

MVFR

BRIDGER MUNI

BRIDGER · MONTANA

Elev
3,720'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
VFR sectional · 6S1
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Before you fly into 6S1
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,720'
MSL · field 3,720' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 6S1

6S1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPOY (POWELL MUNI) · 26.1 NM away. Conditions at 6S1 may differ.

METAR · KPOY

Observed 21:15Z

KPOY 272115Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN021 OVC029 01/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
020° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,908 ft
Ceiling
2,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK DERUDDER
Address
PO BOX 368, BRIDGER MT 59014

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
020° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6S1 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798.Show FAA
  • Deer and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 16/34. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runway 34 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Low intensity runway lights are installed and are not standard. On the west side, lights are 57 feet from the pavement edge; on the east side, lights are 47 feet from the pavement edge. Each threshold has a total of 4 lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 has a 4-foot fence 65 feet left and parallel to the runway, a sign 66 feet left and 65 feet from the end of the runway, and 60-foot poles in the transitional surface on the west side of runway 34 threshold. Runway 34 has a 3 percent uphill grade.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 has a 4-foot fence 140 feet from the end of the runway and a 15-foot road 161 feet from the end of the runway, both crossing the runway centerline perpendicularly. There is a 9-foot sign 100 feet left of the centerline 142 feet from the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 threshold is relocated 120 feet for night operations only and is not marked.Show FAA
  • 34Runway 34 displaced threshold is marked by non-precision runway markings; 2880 feet are available for night operations.Show FAA
  • 34Approach climb gradient ratio is 50 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 406-698-3505.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6S1

Answer card
ICAO
6S1
Name
BRIDGER MUNI
Location
BRIDGER, MONTANA
Elevation
3,720 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,720 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
15°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
020° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

Bridger Muni (6S1) is in Bridger, Montana. The field elevation is 3,720 ft MSL. This is a small, non-towered airport with no published runways listed in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout and usable lengths before you go. No ILS approaches are published here. The CTAF is 122.9.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. That matters here. Plan for wildlife on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Published remarks also note low-intensity runway lights on 16/34. Runway 34 has a displaced threshold for night use. The remarks also call out obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 34 has a 3 percent uphill grade. Runway 16 has a relocated threshold for night operations only. Clearance delivery is handled through Billings Approach. Contact the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest details before arrival. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so confirm fuel and services directly before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Bridger Muni (6S1)?
Bridger Muni sits at 3,720 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
Is Bridger Muni towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9. Make standard self-announce calls for taxi, departure and landing.
What is the pattern altitude at 6S1?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Bridger Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for 6S1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What runway lighting is available at Bridger Muni?
Low intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34. The remarks also say the lights are not standard. Verify current status before a night arrival.
What should I know about runway 34 at 6S1?
Runway 34 has a displaced threshold for night operations. The remarks also note a 3 percent uphill grade plus obstructions near the approach and transitional surfaces.
Are there wildlife hazards at Bridger Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say deer and waterfowl are present on and near the airport. Treat that as a real operating hazard during daylight and at dusk.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery or airport questions at 6S1?
For clearance delivery, contact Billings Approach at 406-255-2798. For airport-specific questions, contact the airport manager at 406-698-3505 or verify with the airport operator.

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