6U5

VFR

HINSDALE

HINSDALE · MONTANA

Elev
2,220'
Longest RWY
2,200'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6U5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,220'
MSL · field 2,220' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 6U5

6U5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGGW (WOKAL FLD/GLASGOW-VALLEY COUNTY) · 21.5 NM away. Conditions at 6U5 may differ.

METAR · KGGW

Observed 01:53Z

KGGW 280153Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC060 04/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP188 T00441044 TSNO $
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,321 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
0 NM SE
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUSSELL LEADER
Address
89 AIRPORT RD, GLASGOW MT 59230

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
150° · 6 kt
RWY 10
109°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 109° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,220 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2583° / 263°2,200 ftTURFStandard L
10/28Favored109° / 289°2,160 ftTURFStandard L
16/34165° / 345°1,960 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0717', road, 36' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
1023', road, 487' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
1625', pole, 152' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 6
3449', tree, 429' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6U5 · 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
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

  • Runways are soft when wet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Hay bales and farm equipment are adjacent to the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway 16/34 is marked with white cones along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34There is a 4-foot tall fence 10 feet from the runway end at runway 34.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10/28 is marked with white cones along the full length of the runway.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07/25 is marked with white cones along the full length of the runway.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 power line marked with one globe.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6U5

Answer card
ICAO
6U5
Name
HINSDALE
Location
HINSDALE, MONTANA
Elevation
2,220 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,220 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
07/25 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Hinsdale Airport (6U5) sits in Hinsdale, Montana at 2,220 ft MSL. It has three turf runways. The longest is 2,200 ft on runway 07/25. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern about 3,220 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The field is rural and the published remarks matter. Hay bales and farm equipment are near the runway. The turf can be soft when wet. Runway 10/28 and runway 07/25 are marked with white cones along the full length. Runway 16 has a marked power line. Runway 34 has a 4-foot fence 10 feet from the runway end.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan self-sufficiency. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. With three short turf strips, this is a place to brief the surface condition, obstacle picture and your go-around plan before you turn final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6U5 Hinsdale Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,220 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Which runway is the longest at Hinsdale Airport?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 2,200 ft. All three runways are turf. Surface condition matters a lot when the field is wet.
Does 6U5 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 6U5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Is Hinsdale Airport towered?
No. 6U5 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic and keep a close eye out on the pattern.
What should I watch for on final at 6U5?
Hay bales and farm equipment are adjacent to the runway. Runway 16 also has a marked power line. Runway 34 has a 4-foot fence 10 feet from the runway end.
Are the runways at Hinsdale Airport turf or paved?
All three runways are turf. The published remarks also say the runways are soft when wet. Check the surface before committing to landing.
Is there an FBO on the field at 6U5?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Hinsdale Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedures before departure.

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