8U1 SAND SPRINGS STRIP Airport Guide

Before you fly into 8U1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,900'

MSL · field 3,180' + 720 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 10

H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 8U1

8U1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJDN (JORDAN) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at 8U1 may differ.

METAR · KJDN

Observed 23:48Z

KJDN 272348Z AUTO 19006KT 05/M04 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP193 T00501044 10050 20011 56010

Wind: 190° @ 6 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 5°C / -4°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
Clouds: Clear
Density alt: 2,632 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8U1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGGW (WOKAL FLD/GLASGOW-VALLEY COUNTY) · 75.6 NM away. Conditions at 8U1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KGGW 272328Z 2800/2824 VRB06KT P6SM SCT050 FM280300 10013KT P6SM FEW070 FM281500 15010KT P6SM SCT080 FM281800 22011KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 2818/2820 6SM -TSRA OVC060CB FM282000 28010KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 2820/2822 6SM -TSRA OVC060CB FM282200 32013KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 2822/2824 6SM -TSRA OVC060CB

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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 NW
VFR sectional: BILLINGS
Pattern altitude: 720 ft AGL · 3,900 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ED KREIDER
Phone: 406-853-0561
Address: PO BOX 24, SAND SPRINGS MT 59077

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 10

103°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	103° / 283°	2,400 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	—	—	17', road, 132' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 7

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

8U1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

8U1 · 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
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: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

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

General notes

There is no snowplowing in winter.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
Animals are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
No landing is permitted on the taxiway connected to runway 28.Show FAA
Runway 10/28 may be soft when wet.Show FAA

Other notes

10/28Runway 10/28 is rough and uneven with intermittent mowing.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8U1

Answer card

ICAO: 8U1
Name: SAND SPRINGS STRIP
Location: SAND SPRINGS, MONTANA
Elevation: 3,180 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,900 ft MSL (720 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 10

SAND SPRINGS STRIP sits near Sand Springs, Montana. Field elevation is 3,180 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 2,400 ft of turf, so plan for a short-field surface with a rough, uneven condition and intermittent mowing. The published pattern altitude is 720 ft AGL, which is 3,900 ft MSL. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are arriving in marginal weather or at night. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any approach or local operating notes before you go. The published remarks also say animals are on and near the runway. Runway 10/28 may be soft when wet. There is no snowplowing in winter. No landing is permitted on the taxiway connected to runway 28.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to arrive self-sufficient. If you need current airport services or local handling details, contact the airport operator directly before departure. For clearance delivery, the published remark directs pilots to Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a non-towered strip with a turf runway at moderate elevation, so density altitude and surface condition deserve a close look before takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8U1?

The published pattern altitude is 720 ft AGL, which is 3,900 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.

Does Sand Springs Strip have a tower?

No. 8U1 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and monitor the field closely on arrival and departure.

Is there an ILS at 8U1?

No ILS approaches are published at Sand Springs Strip. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you launch.

What runway does 8U1 use?

The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 2,400 ft long and surfaced with turf. The published remarks say it is rough and uneven with intermittent mowing.

What should I know about runway condition at Sand Springs Strip?

The published remarks say runway 10/28 may be soft when wet. They also say there is no snowplowing in winter, so surface condition can change quickly with weather.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 8U1?

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

Can I land on the taxiway at runway 28?

No. The published remarks say no landing is permitted on the taxiway connected to runway 28. Stay on the marked runway surface.

What clearance delivery number is published for 8U1?

The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before flight.

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