8S0

VFR

STARR-BROWNING AIRSTRIP

BROWNING · MONTANA

Elev
4,656.5'
Longest RWY
4,051'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8S0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,656.5'
MSL · field 4,656.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8S0

8S0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCTB (CUT BANK INTL) · 29.3 NM away. Conditions at 8S0 may differ.

METAR · KCTB

Observed 01:56Z

KCTB 280156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 OVC095 07/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP145 T00671056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,864 ft
Ceiling
9,500 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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
PO 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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Calm
RWY 06
058°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 058° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,657 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2458° / 238°4,051 ftASPHStandard L

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
8S0 · 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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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
  • Livestock are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is irregular.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Nonstandard markings are on runway 06/24. Nonstandard centerline striping, no runway edge lines, no marker bars.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8S0

Answer card
ICAO
8S0
Name
STARR-BROWNING AIRSTRIP
Location
BROWNING, MONTANA
Elevation
4,656.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,656.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 4,051 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Starr-Browning Airstrip is in Browning, Montana. The field elevation is 4,656.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 4,051 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 5,656.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. CTAF is 122.9. The runway lights on 06/24 are pilot-controlled through CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so plan on verifying services before you go. The published remarks matter here. Livestock are reported on and near the airport. Snow removal is irregular. Runway 06/24 also has nonstandard markings, including no edge lines and no marker bars. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a high-elevation field in northern Montana, so performance planning matters. Check density altitude, runway condition and winds before departure. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator or check the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 8S0 and can a small piston airplane use it?
8S0 has one runway, 06/24. It is 4,051 ft long. That is the only published runway, so performance planning matters at this elevation.
Is there a tower at Starr-Browning Airstrip?
No. 8S0 is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at 8S0?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern, or plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless told otherwise.
Does 8S0 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8S0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What should I know about runway 06/24 markings at 8S0?
Runway 06/24 has nonstandard markings. The published remarks say there are no runway edge lines and no marker bars, so brief the runway carefully before landing.
Is there runway lighting at Starr-Browning Airstrip?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 06/24. They are activated by CTAF. Use 122.9 for the lighting system.
Are there any special hazards at 8S0?
Yes. Livestock are reported on and near the airport. Snow removal is irregular, so check runway condition and current weather before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at 8S0?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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