8S1 Polson Airport | Polson, Montana

Before you fly into 8S1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,940.8'

MSL · field 2,940.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 8S1

8S1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 37.0 NM away. Conditions at 8S1 may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 23:55Z

KGPI 112355Z 15003KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 18/05 A3002

Wind: 150° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 3,883 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8S1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 37.0 NM away. Conditions at 8S1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF KGPI 111151Z 1112/1212 16006KT P6SM BKN050 FM111900 19008G15KT P6SM SCT060 FM112200 23012G18KT P6SM SCT060 FM120300 19005KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–11 19:00Z

Wind: 160° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 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 W
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: VINCE JENNISON
Phone: 406-471-6581
Address: 470 REGATTA RD, POLSON MT 59860

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

150° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

182°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	182° / 2°	4,194 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	17', road, 537' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 19
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	30', tree, 302' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 3

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 8S1 POLSON in POLSON, MONTANA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

8S1 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

8S1 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA+
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LL

$5.79

8S1·Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.95

KMSO·Northstar Jet·46.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation 122.800(406) 883-2482 WebsitePhillips 6614d ago	$5.79	—

Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation
122.800(406) 883-2482
100LL
$5.79
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$7.95atKMSONorthstar Jet46.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
ARPT SFC COND UNMON 1700-0800.

Lighting notes

ACTVT PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF SVC H24.

Approach & departure obstructions

36-10 FT DITCH 168 FT FM RWY END ACRS CNTRLN; DROPS TO 60 FT 60 FT R.
36CTN WHEN LNDG FOR SBP ACTVT ADJ RIVER. +405 FT RIDGE 8500 FT FM RWY END.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8S1

Answer card

ICAO: 8S1
Name: POLSON
Location: POLSON, MONTANA
Elevation: 2,940.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,940.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,194 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 150° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Polson Airport (8S1) sits in Polson, Montana at 2,940.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,194 ft of asphalt, so plan performance with the field elevation in mind. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current published data say otherwise. The airport has PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 18 and 36. They are activated on the common traffic advisory frequency. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.

First-time pilots should pay attention to the published notes. There is a ditch near the runway end on 36. There is also ridge terrain to the south on that side. Activity near the river is another southbound approach concern. Airport surface condition is unmonitored from 1700 to 0800. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any updated remarks or local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Polson Airport (8S1)?

8S1 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,194 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Polson Airport towered?

No. 8S1 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures.

What is the pattern altitude at 8S1?

The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for 8S1. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Polson Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 8S1. If you need instrument guidance, verify current approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Which FBO is on the field at Polson Airport?

Lake Aero/Ronan Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 883-2482 for current service details.

Is self-serve 100LL available at 8S1?

Yes. The published remarks say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Verify current availability with the FBO directly if you need after-hours help.

What runway lighting is available at Polson Airport?

Runways 18 and 36 have medium intensity runway lights. The PAPI for both ends is activated on CTAF 122.8.

Are there any landing cautions for runway 36 at Polson?

Yes. The published remarks note a ditch near the runway end on 36. They also note ridge terrain farther south and activity adjacent to the river on southbound approaches. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

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