8U9

VFR

CANYON FERRY

TOWNSEND · MONTANA

Elev
3,840'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
VFR sectional · 8U9
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Before you fly into 8U9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,840'
MSL · field 3,840' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8U9

8U9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHLN (HELENA RGNL) · 20.2 NM away. Conditions at 8U9 may differ.

METAR · KHLN

Observed 15:53Z

KHLN 271553Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP195 T00061067
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,007 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
7 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DWIGHT THOMPSON
Address
515 BROADWAY, #16, TOWNSEND MT 59644

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
140° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8U9 · 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
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Helena Approach at 406-449-5756 or 406-449-5761. When approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Runways 16 and 34 are marked with white cones spaced 200 feet apart. Runway 34 displaced threshold is marked with red cones.Show FAA
  • 34The approach slope is 50 to 1 from the displaced threshold of runway 34.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 16/34Runway 16/34 has loose rock and gravel up to 3 inches. It is soft when wet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8U9

Answer card
ICAO
8U9
Name
CANYON FERRY
Location
TOWNSEND, MONTANA
Elevation
3,840 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,840 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Canyon Ferry (8U9) sits near Townsend, Montana. The field elevation is 3,840 ft MSL. This airport has no published runways in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout with the airport operator before you plan a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery goes through Helena Approach when it is open. When approach is closed, use Salt Lake ARTCC. The remarks also call out runway markings and surface conditions for 16/34. That runway is marked with white cones spaced 200 ft apart. Runway 34 has a displaced threshold marked with red cones. The surface has loose rock and gravel up to 3 inches. It can be soft when wet. There is no snow removal. Plan accordingly if you are bringing in a low-clearance airplane or flying after rain or snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 8U9 Canyon Ferry?
The field elevation is 3,840 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
Does Canyon Ferry have a control tower?
No. 8U9 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Are there any ILS approaches published for 8U9?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Canyon Ferry?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway should I expect at 8U9?
The published remarks reference runway 16/34. The runway is marked with white cones spaced 200 ft apart. Runway 34 has a displaced threshold marked with red cones.
What surface conditions should I expect on runway 16/34?
The runway has loose rock and gravel up to 3 inches. It can be soft when wet. There is no snow removal, so winter operations need extra caution.
Who handles clearance delivery for Canyon Ferry?
For clearance delivery, contact Helena Approach at 406-449-5756 or 406-449-5761. When approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.
Is there an FBO on the field at 8U9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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