8U2 Schafer Airport

Before you fly into 8U2

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,856'

MSL · field 4,856' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 8U2

8U2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 42.8 NM away. Conditions at 8U2 may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 07:55Z

KGPI 240755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01220083

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 12°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,413 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8U2 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 42.8 NM away. Conditions at 8U2 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 24 06:00Z–25 06:00Z

TAF KGPI 240523Z 2406/2506 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200 FM241600 12006KT P6SM SCT080

BASEVFR

24 06:00Z–24 16:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 20,000 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: 15 NM SE
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ADAM LADELL
Phone: 406-481-0826
Address: SPOTTED BEAR RANGER STATION, HUNGRY HORSE MT 59919

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 07

069°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25	69° / 249°	3,200 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	55', trees, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
25	—	—	—	—	—	—	110', trees, 254' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8U2 SCHAFER /USFS/ in SCHAFER, MONTANA, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

8U2 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

8U2 · 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.12

8S1·Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation·44.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.20

KGPI·Atlantic Aviation·42.8 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.12at8S1Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation44.3 nm
Jet A$8.20atKGPIAtlantic Aviation42.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

LOW AREA NORTH SIDE OF RWY APROX 1100' FROM APP END RWY 25-USE CAUTION.
WATCH FOR HORSES OR BIG GAME ANIMALS ON RY.
TAKE OFF AND LAND RY 25 CONDITIONS PERMITTING.
TREES AND TERRAIN IN TRANS SURFACE BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A/S IS A TRAILHEAD FOR WILDERNESS AREAS.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Approach & departure obstructions

07RWY 07 FIRST 800 FT UNMARKED EXC THR.
25RUNWAY CONE WIDTH MAY VARY. FIRST 2400 FT MARKED WITH WHITE CONES 200 FT APART.

Other notes

EST PRIOR TO 1959.
MANAGERSUMMER PHONE 406-758-5376.
07/25FIRST 400 FT OF RY 25 IS UNEVEN-BOUNCY-ROUGH.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8U2

Answer card

ICAO: 8U2
Name: SCHAFER /USFS/
Location: SCHAFER, MONTANA
Elevation: 4,856 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,856 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Schafer Airport (8U2) is in Schafer, Montana. The field elevation is 4,856 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,200 ft of turf, so plan for a short backcountry-style strip rather than a paved airport. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in terrain with trees and terrain inside the transitional surface on both sides of the runway for the full length. That matters on climbout and on final.

Published remarks call out rough pavement? No. This field is turf. The first 400 ft of runway 25 is uneven, bouncy and rough. Runway 07 has the first 800 ft unmarked except for the threshold. Runway 25 may be used when conditions permit. Watch for horses or big game animals on the runway. The airport’s main purpose is as a trailhead for wilderness areas. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Call the airport operator directly before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Summer contact is listed in the remarks. Treat this as a high-elevation, terrain-sensitive strip and verify current conditions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway and surface at 8U2 Schafer Airport?

8U2 has one runway, 07/25. It is 3,200 ft long and turf.

Is there a tower at Schafer Airport (8U2)?

No. 8U2 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.

What is the field elevation at 8U2?

The field elevation is 4,856 ft MSL. That makes density altitude a real planning item, especially on warm days.

Does 8U2 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 8U2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Schafer Airport?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What should I know about runway 25 at 8U2?

The first 400 ft of runway 25 is uneven, bouncy and rough. Takeoff and landing on runway 25 are permitted when conditions permit.

Are there wildlife or terrain hazards at Schafer Airport?

Yes. The remarks warn about horses or big game animals on the runway. Trees and terrain are also in the transitional surface on both sides of the runway for the full length.

Which FBOs are on the field at 8U2?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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