6S3

MVFR

WOLTERMANN MEML

COLUMBUS · MONTANA

Elev
3,577.6'
Longest RWY
3,800'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6S3
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,577.6'
MSL · field 3,577.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 6S3

6S3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBIL (BILLINGS LOGAN INTL) · 31.0 NM away. Conditions at 6S3 may differ.

METAR · KBIL

Observed 20:53Z

KBIL 272053Z 16006KT 10SM BKN022 BKN027 02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP193 60000 T00171039 56009
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,752 ft
Ceiling
2,200 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 SE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HARDIN GRAHAM
Address
1853 E. 1ST AVE. SO., COLUMBUS MT 59019

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 6 kt
RWY 10
097°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 097° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,578 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored97° / 277°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)
28PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6S3 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

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
Yes
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
  • Migratory waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Repair service is attended on weekdays from 0800 to 1700 local time.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicators on runways 10 and 28 are activated. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 10 and 28 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6S3

Answer card
ICAO
6S3
Name
WOLTERMANN MEML
Location
COLUMBUS, MONTANA
Elevation
3,577.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,577.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Woltermann Meml (6S3) sits in Columbus, Montana. The field elevation is 3,577.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, with a longest length of 3,800 ft on asphalt. 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, so verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival. The airport has medium intensity runway lights on 10 and 28. The PAPI on both ends is activated. Lighting is controlled on CTAF. For clearance delivery, Billings Approach is listed in the remarks at 406-255-2798.

Rickman Aircraft is on the field. It carries 100LL. Repair service is attended on weekdays from 0800 to 1700 local time. Migratory waterfowl are present on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. At this elevation, performance planning matters. Expect density altitude to be a real factor in warm weather. If you are new to the field, brief the runway length, the lighting setup and the bird activity before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 6S3 and can a light jet use it?
6S3 has one runway, 10/28, at 3,800 ft asphalt. That is the key number to work with for performance planning. Check your aircraft data carefully before you go.
Does Woltermann Meml have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 6S3. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the field elevation at 6S3?
The field elevation is 3,577.6 ft MSL. That elevation can drive density altitude higher than many pilots expect in warm weather.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at Woltermann Meml?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Who is the on-field FBO at 6S3?
Rickman Aircraft is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (406) 322-5974 for current service details before arrival.
Is there a tower at 6S3?
No control tower is listed. Plan for non-towered operations on CTAF 122.8.
What should I know about night operations at 6S3?
Runways 10 and 28 have medium intensity runway lights. The PAPI on both ends is activated. Verify current lighting procedures before a night arrival.
Are there any operational cautions at Woltermann Meml?
Migratory waterfowl are present on and near the airport. The remarks also note weekday repair service from 0800 to 1700 local time.

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