8U3 SCOBEY BORDER STATION/EAST POPLAR INTL

Before you fly into 8U3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,501'

MSL · field 2,501' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +12 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 8U3

8U3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPWD (SHER-WOOD) · 36.8 NM away. Conditions at 8U3 may differ.

METAR · KPWD

Observed 16:55Z

KPWD 261655Z AUTO 30014G19KT 8SM CLR 30/05 A2984 RMK AO2

Wind: 300° @ 14G19 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.84 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,000 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8U3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KOLF (L M CLAYTON) · 54.8 NM away. Conditions at 8U3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 26 12:00Z–27 12:00Z

TAF KOLF 261126Z 2612/2712 26008KT P6SM SCT140 WS020/29040KT FM261300 28008KT P6SM FEW170 FM261500 31009KT P6SM SKC FM261900 30012KT P6SM FEW240 FM270000 29008KT P6SM FEW180 FM270200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW130

BASEVFR

26 12:00Z–26 13:00Z

Wind: 260° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 14,000 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: 13 NM N
VFR sectional: BILLINGS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TIM CONWAY
Phone: 406-444-2506
Address: PO 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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

300° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

256°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	76° / 256°	3,330 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	21', pole, 280' from thr, 63' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 8U3 SCOBEY BORDER STATION/EAST POPLAR INTL in SCOBEY, MONTANA, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

8U3 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

8U3 · 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: Not published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.20

9S2·Trower Aviation·11.6 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.20at9S2Trower Aviation11.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RY 07/25 SOFT WHEN WET.
RY 07 HAS +6 FT FENCE 59 FT R; PARALLELING RY FM THLD TO 245 FT +5 FT BORDER MARKER 227 FT FM THLD ON RY CNTRLN; +12 FT TREES & BRUSH 335 FT FM RY THLD 64 FT L TO 345 FT FM RY THLD PARALLELING RY; +21 BORDER GATE 285 FT FM THLD 60 FT R.
NO SNOW REMOVAL.
FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Approach & departure obstructions

0707/25 MARKED WITH CONES FULL LENGTH.

Other notes

MANAGERCANADIAN CUSTOMS (306) 267-2177 US CUSTOMS 406-783-5375
07/25SURFACE ROLLING WITH GOPHER HOLES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8U3

Answer card

ICAO: 8U3
Name: SCOBEY BORDER STATION/EAST POPLAR INTL
Location: SCOBEY, MONTANA
Elevation: 2,501 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,501 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 3,330 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

SCOBEY BORDER STATION/EAST POPLAR INTL (8U3) sits in Scobey, Montana. Field elevation is 2,501 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,330 ft of turf, so plan for soft-field technique and check the surface before you commit. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local conditions or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. Runway 07/25 is marked with cones for the full length. Published remarks also note a rolling surface with gopher holes. The runway is soft when wet. No snow removal is provided.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel or other services, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. For border-related planning, published remarks list Canadian Customs at (306) 267-2177 and US Customs at 406-783-5375. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Runway 07 has nearby fence, gate, trees and brush noted in the remarks. Treat the departure end with care and verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 8U3 and how long is it?

8U3 has one runway, 07/25. It is 3,330 ft long and surfaced with turf.

Is 8U3 towered?

No. 8U3 is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at 8U3?

Pattern altitude is not published for 8U3. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does 8U3 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 8U3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What should I know about the runway surface at 8U3?

The runway surface is reported as rolling with gopher holes. It is also soft when wet. A careful preflight and soft-field technique make sense here.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 8U3?

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

What obstacles are near runway 07 at 8U3?

Published remarks note a fence, a border marker, trees, brush and a gate near runway 07. The departure end deserves a close look before you use that runway.

Who do I call for border or clearance planning at 8U3?

Published remarks list Canadian Customs at (306) 267-2177 and US Customs at 406-783-5375. Clearance delivery is through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

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