7U8

VFR

RICHEY

RICHEY · MONTANA

Elev
2,494'
Longest RWY
2,690'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7U8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,494'
MSL · field 2,494' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 7U8

7U8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGDV (DAWSON COMMUNITY) · 31.3 NM away. Conditions at 7U8 may differ.

METAR · KGDV

Observed 01:56Z

KGDV 280156Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM OVC085 04/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP199 T00391039 TSNO $
Wind
290° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,611 ft
Ceiling
8,500 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620

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° · 7 kt
RWY 32
318°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 318° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,494 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored138° / 318°2,690 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3296', hill, 1837' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 19

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
7U8 · 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
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 Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
  • Cell tower east of the airport on top of bluff.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 14/32Irregular surface prior to runway 14 threshold. Gopher holes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7U8

Answer card
ICAO
7U8
Name
RICHEY
Location
RICHEY, MONTANA
Elevation
2,494 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,494 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 2,690 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Richey Airport sits in Richey, Montana at 2,494 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 2,690 ft long with a turf-dirt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local conditions or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 3,494 ft MSL. Check the surface before you commit. The published remarks call out an irregular surface near the Runway 14 threshold. They also note gopher holes. No snow removal is provided, so winter use needs extra caution.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to arrive self-sufficient. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. A cell tower sits east of the airport on top of a bluff. That is worth keeping in mind on approach and departure. This is a small, non-towered strip with a short turf-dirt runway. It fits light aircraft best. Verify current field conditions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 7U8 Richey Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local conditions say otherwise. At this field elevation, that is about 3,494 ft MSL.
Does 7U8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 7U8. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure updates before you fly in.
What is the longest runway at Richey Airport?
Runway 14/32 is the only runway and it is 2,690 ft long. It has a turf-dirt surface, so surface condition matters a lot more than it would on pavement.
Is Richey Airport towered?
No. 7U8 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and keep a close scan for local traffic.
Which runway should I expect at 7U8?
The airport has one runway, 14/32. Runway headings are 151° and 331° magnetic.
Are there any field hazards at 7U8?
Yes. The published remarks mention an irregular surface near the Runway 14 threshold and gopher holes. There is also a cell tower east of the airport on top of a bluff.
Is snow removal provided at Richey Airport?
No snow removal is provided. Check field conditions carefully in winter and confirm with the airport operator before planning a landing.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 7U8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

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