7S8 Ross Intl Airport Sweetgrass MT

Before you fly into 7S8

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,553'

MSL · field 3,553' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 7S8

7S8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSBX (SHELBY) · 27.8 NM away. Conditions at 7S8 may differ.

METAR · KSBX

Observed 01:35Z

KSBX 280135Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC100 09/M06 A2991 RMK AO2

Wind: 260° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / -6°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 3,698 ft
Ceiling: 10,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

7S8 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCTB (CUT BANK INTL) · 28.2 NM away. Conditions at 7S8 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 23:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCTB 272326Z 2723/2824 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050 TEMPO 2723/2802 VRB10G30KT 6SM -SHSN BKN020 FM280200 32009KT P6SM BKN090 FM281700 30010G18KT P6SM VCSH BKN060

BASEVFR

27 23:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft, Scattered 2,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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: 1 NM W
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TIM CONWAY
Phone: 406-444-2506
Address: PO BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620-0507

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

260° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

253°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	73° / 253°	2,900 ft	TURF	Standard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

7S8 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

7S8 · CHART_SUPP

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

KSBX·Larson Flying Service·27.8 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50atKSBXLarson Flying Service27.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

There is a road parallel to the runway on the U.S. side.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
The taxiway has ruts. Taxiway landing or takeoff is not authorized.Show FAA
There are 30-foot trees, 18-foot buildings, and 4-foot fences on both sides of the taxiway and runway in the transitional surface beginning 405 feet west of runway 25 to the runway 25 threshold.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

25There is a 22-foot fence 62 feet right and 515 feet from the runway 25 end; it penetrates the approach surface.Show FAA
25The threshold of runway 25 is marked by double cones; the edges are marked by white cones spaced 200 feet apart along the full length.Show FAA
07The threshold of runway 07 is marked by double cones; the edges are marked by white cones spaced 200 feet apart along the full length.Show FAA
07A power line crosses the taxiway 2180 feet from the runway 25 end.Show FAA

Other notes

UNICOM frequency is located in the U.S. customs office.Show FAA
07/25The runway is muddy when wet; there are gopher holes and ruts at the east end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7S8

Answer card

ICAO: 7S8
Name: ROSS INTL
Location: SWEETGRASS, MONTANA
Elevation: 3,553 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,553 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Ross Intl is in Sweetgrass, Montana. Field elevation is 3,553 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,900 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field handling and a longer ground roll than a paved strip. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. The runway can be muddy when wet. The east end has gopher holes and ruts. No snow removal is provided. Taxiway use is limited too. Taxiway landing or takeoff is not authorized. There is also a road parallel to the runway on the U.S. side. Keep a close eye outside on final and in the pattern.

Runway 25 has a fence near the approach path. Runway 07 has its threshold marked by double cones. The field has no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you are planning a first visit, verify current field conditions before departure. The combination of turf, ruts, obstructions and no snow removal makes this a strip where a careful preflight and a good walk-around matter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Ross Intl (7S8)?

Ross Intl has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,900 ft long and turf. The longest runway is 2,900 ft.

What is the field elevation at 7S8?

Field elevation is 3,553 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.

Is Ross Intl towered?

No. Ross Intl is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Does 7S8 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 7S8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Ross Intl?

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 7S8?

No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What runway hazards should I know about at Ross Intl?

The runway can be muddy when wet. The east end has gopher holes and ruts. The remarks also note a fence near the approach path to runway 25. A road also runs parallel to the runway on the U.S. side.

Can I use the taxiway for landing or takeoff at 7S8?

No. Taxiway landing or takeoff is not authorized. The published remarks also say the taxiway has ruts, so stay on the runway surface.

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