8U0

MVFR

RYEGATE

RYEGATE · MONTANA

Elev
3,689'
Longest RWY
3,440'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8U0
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,689'
MSL · field 3,689' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 8U0

8U0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBIL (BILLINGS LOGAN INTL) · 41.2 NM away. Conditions at 8U0 may differ.

METAR · KBIL

Observed 20:53Z

KBIL 272053Z 16006KT 10SM BKN022 BKN027 02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP193 60000 T00171039 56009
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,890 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

Airport manager

Name
MDT AERONAUTICS
Address
BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620-0507

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° · 6 kt
RWY 07
073°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 073° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,689 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored73° / 253°3,440 ftTURFStandard 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
8U0 · 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

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • There is a hill over 300 feet high located 0.75 miles southeast from the runway end.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07White cones mark the full length of runway 07.Show FAA
  • 25White cones mark the full length of runway 25.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 07/25Surface condition is rough with gopher holes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8U0

Answer card
ICAO
8U0
Name
RYEGATE
Location
RYEGATE, MONTANA
Elevation
3,689 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,689 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,440 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

8U0 sits at Ryegate in central Montana. Field elevation is 3,689 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,440 ft long and turf. The runway headings are 88° and 268° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. White cones mark the full length of both runway directions. The runway surface is rough with gopher holes. No snow removal is provided. There is also a hill more than 300 ft high about 0.75 miles southeast of the runway end, so keep that in mind on departure and arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan fuel and services accordingly before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a high-elevation turf strip with no tower and no published ILS. A first-time pilot should brief the terrain, runway condition and density altitude before arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 8U0 Ryegate?
8U0 has one runway. It is 07/25 and it is 3,440 ft long with a turf surface.
Does Ryegate 8U0 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 8U0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the field elevation at 8U0?
Field elevation is 3,689 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on a turf strip at this altitude.
What is the pattern altitude at Ryegate 8U0?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current FAA Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Is there a control tower at 8U0 Ryegate?
No. This is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local procedures.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 8U0?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability before arrival.
What runway surface issues should I know about at Ryegate?
The published remarks say the runway surface is rough with gopher holes. That is a real operating concern for light aircraft, so plan a careful inspection and conservative performance margins.
Are there terrain concerns near 8U0?
Yes. A hill more than 300 ft high is located about 0.75 miles southeast of the runway end. Brief the departure path and arrival profile before you fly in.

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