7S6

IFR

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS · MONTANA

Elev
5,065.4'
Longest RWY
6,100'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:33Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7S6
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,065.4'
MSL · field 5,065.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 7S6

7S6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBZN (BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL) · 44.3 NM away. Conditions at 7S6 may differ.

METAR · KBZN

Observed 16:33Z

KBZN 271633Z 29005KT 1SM R12/P6000FT -SN FEW013 BKN022 OVC029 M01/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 P0000 T10061033
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,287 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 S
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KURT BURNS
Address
PO BOX 248, CLYDE PARK MT 59018

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

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290° · 5 kt
RWY 31
312°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 312° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,065 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/1911° / 191°6,100 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored132° / 312°2,999 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)
19PAPI 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
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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

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

  • The airport is closed to helicopter operations over 5000 pounds except in the designated fire fighting parking area.Show FAA
  • The phone is located in the pilots lounge.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Antelope and birds frequently are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 has no cones marking the runway edge, only cones on the runway ends.Show FAA
  • Irrigation towers are located near runway 13.Show FAA
  • See https://weathercams.faa.gov for current runway conditions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 01/19 and PAPI lights are activated on runways 01 and 19 by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19The pavement classification rating value for runway 01/19 is 130/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7S6

Answer card
ICAO
7S6
Name
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Location
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONTANA
Elevation
5,065.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,065.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 6,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

White Sulphur Springs Airport sits in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Field elevation is 5,065.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 6,100 ft. Runway 13/31 is turf and measures 2,999 ft. This is an uncontrolled field with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. White Sulphur Springs Airport carries AVGAS 100LL through the on-field FBO, White Sulphur Springs Airport. Call (406) 261-4556 for current service details. The phone is located in the pilots lounge.

This is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft performance will be different from a low field. Expect to plan for density altitude. The published remarks also flag wildlife near the airport. Antelope and birds are frequently on or near the field. Runway 13/31 has no cones marking the runway edge. Only the runway ends are coned. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. PAPI is activated on runways 01 and 19 by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Check current runway conditions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at White Sulphur Springs Airport (7S6)?
Field elevation is 5,065.4 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at 7S6?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway is the longest at White Sulphur Springs Airport?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 6,100 ft asphalt, with magnetic headings 22.3258765950911° and 202.325876595091°.
Does 7S6 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is White Sulphur Springs Airport towered?
No. It is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
Which fuel is available on the field at 7S6?
The on-field FBO, White Sulphur Springs Airport, carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (406) 261-4556 for current availability and service details.
What should I watch for on final at 7S6?
The published remarks call out antelope and birds near the airport. Runway 13 also has irrigation towers near it, so keep a sharp scan on approach and in the pattern.
How do I get clearance delivery at White Sulphur Springs Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you need current procedures, verify them with the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator.

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