88M

VFR

EUREKA

EUREKA · MONTANA

Elev
2,671.5'
Longest RWY
4,200'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 88M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,671.5'
MSL · field 2,671.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 88M

88M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 51.3 NM away. Conditions at 88M may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 03:55Z

KGPI 280355Z 16008KT 10SM SCT033 BKN110 05/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00500011
Wind
160° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,063 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK JACOBS
Address
195 BOOTLEG RD, EUREKA MT 59917

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
160° · 8 kt
RWY 19
181°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 181° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,672 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored1° / 181°4,200 ftASPHStandard 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

Chart Supplement
88M · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 01 and 19. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 01 and 19 and are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Call 406-889-5174.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 88M

Answer card
ICAO
88M
Name
EUREKA
Location
EUREKA, MONTANA
Elevation
2,671.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,671.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Eureka Airport sits in Eureka, Montana. Field elevation is 2,671.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 4,200 ft long on asphalt, so plan performance with the field elevation and local conditions in mind. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway end identifier lights are active on 01 and 19. PAPI is available on both ends. The PAPI is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Published remarks also note ultralight activity on and near the airport. That means you should keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on climbout.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With the field sitting at 2,671.5 ft MSL, that puts the usual pattern near 3,671.5 ft MSL. Wings Unlimited is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. If you are new to the area, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Eureka Airport (88M)?
88M has one runway, 01/19. It is 4,200 ft long and surfaced with asphalt.
Is there a control tower at 88M?
No. 88M is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
Does Eureka Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 88M. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 88M?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At a field elevation of 2,671.5 ft MSL, that is about 3,671.5 ft MSL.
Which runway lighting is available at Eureka Airport?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 01 and 19. PAPI is available on both runway ends. It is activated by CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at 88M?
Wings Unlimited is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (218) 343-7296 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Eureka Airport?
Yes. Published remarks say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. Call 406-889-5174 to verify current availability before arrival.
Are there any special operating concerns at 88M?
Published remarks note ultralight aircraft on and near the airport. Keep a good lookout in the pattern and on final. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

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