9S5

VFR

THREE FORKS

THREE FORKS · MONTANA

Elev
4,089.4'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:56Z
VFR sectional · 9S5
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Before you fly into 9S5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,089.4'
MSL · field 4,089.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 9S5

9S5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBZN (BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL) · 18.6 NM away. Conditions at 9S5 may differ.

METAR · KBZN

Observed 11:56Z

KBZN 101156Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01330072 10189 20106 53001
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,707 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9S5 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

Airport notes

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

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9S5

Answer card
ICAO
9S5
Name
THREE FORKS
Location
THREE FORKS, MONTANA
Elevation
4,089.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,089.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Three Forks Airport is in Three Forks, Montana. The field elevation is 4,089.4 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 5,099 ft long and asphalt. There are no published ILS approaches here. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights on 03/21. Fuel is available from Headwaters Flying Service. It carries 100LL. The remarks also note 24-hour credit card fuel service. For clearance delivery, pilots are told to contact Big Sky Approach, or Salt Lake ARTCC if needed.

First-time visitors should pay attention to the elevation. Density altitude can be a factor, especially on warm days. The remarks also call out occasional aerobatic activity near the airport and ultralight activity on and near the field. After departure, aircraft must reach 500 ft before making any turns. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Three Forks Airport (9S5)?
The field elevation is 4,089.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
What is the longest runway at 9S5?
Runway 03/21 is the only runway and it is 5,099 ft long. It is asphalt.
Does Three Forks Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 9S5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure picture before you file or launch.
Is Three Forks Airport towered?
No. It is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at 9S5?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Three Forks?
Headwaters Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (406) 285-3006 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at 9S5?
Yes. The published remarks say fuel with 24-hour credit card service is available. Confirm current availability with Headwaters Flying Service before you arrive.
What should I know before departing Three Forks Airport?
The published remarks say all aircraft must reach 500 ft before making any turns after departure. The field also notes occasional aerobatic activity and ultralight activity nearby, so keep your scan active.

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