9U1

MVFR

WILSALL

WILSALL · MONTANA

Elev
5,140'
Longest RWY
3,100'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:27Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 9U1
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,140'
MSL · field 5,140' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +5 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF 9U1

9U1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLVM (MISSION FLD) · 23.2 NM away. Conditions at 9U1 may differ.

METAR · KLVM

Observed 16:27Z

KLVM 271627Z AUTO 07011KT 9SM SCT010 OVC014 M01/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1542 SNEMMB1559E22 P0000 T10111033 $
Wind
070° @ 11 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,379 ft
Ceiling
1,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL LYMAN
Address
COUNTY BLDG, 414 E CALLENDER, LIVINGSTON MT 59047

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

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070° · 11 kt
RWY 01
349°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 349° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,140 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored349° / 169°3,100 ftTURFStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9U1 · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861. If unable, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a fence parallel to the runway on both sides, 100 feet east and 105 feet west.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Runway 01/19 and the threshold are marked with white cones along the full length.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 01/19Gopher and badger holes are present along the full length of the runway.Show FAA
  • 01/19The runway is soft when wet and has gopher holes. There is no snow removal.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9U1

Answer card
ICAO
9U1
Name
WILSALL
Location
WILSALL, MONTANA
Elevation
5,140 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,140 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
070° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Wilsall Airport (9U1) sits in Wilsall, Montana. The field elevation is 5,140 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is a 3,100 ft turf strip with magnetic headings of 5° and 185°. No tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a high-elevation turf field, so expect performance to matter. The published remarks also call out soft conditions when wet, no snow removal, wildlife in the area. They also note gopher or badger holes along the runway. White cones mark the runway and threshold along the full length.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861. If that is not available, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. The runway has fences parallel to both sides, close in on the field. Plan a careful inspection and a conservative go-around decision if the surface looks rough or wet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Wilsall Airport (9U1)?
9U1 has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,100 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Is there an ILS at 9U1?
No ILS approaches are published for 9U1. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Wilsall Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 9U1 a towered airport?
No. 9U1 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What should I know about the runway surface at 9U1?
The runway is turf. The published remarks say it can be soft when wet. They also note gopher and badger holes along the full length of the runway.
Are there wildlife or obstacle concerns at Wilsall Airport?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. The remarks also note fences parallel to the runway on both sides, about 100 ft east and 105 ft west.
Who do I call for clearance delivery into 9U1?
Contact Big Sky Approach at 208-364-5860 or 208-364-5861. If that does not work, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.
Does 9U1 have snow removal?
No snow removal is published for the field. Check conditions carefully before planning a winter arrival.

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