BW8

VFR

BULLWHACKER

WINIFRED · MONTANA

Elev
3,100'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · BW8
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Before you fly into BW8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,100'
MSL · field 3,100' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF BW8

BW8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHVR (HAVRE CITY-COUNTY) · 49.5 NM away. Conditions at BW8 may differ.

METAR · KHVR

Observed 00:53Z

KHVR 280053Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT075 09/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP161 T00891061
Wind
120° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,112 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
20 NM NE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ZANE FULBRIGHT
Address
920 NE MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN MT 59457

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
120° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
BW8 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • Commercial aircraft contact Bureau of Land Management manager at 406-538-1923.Show FAA
  • Runway maintenance is irregular.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and cattle are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway is soft and muddy when wet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 09/27Sagebrush is encroaching on the east end of runway 09/27 for 300 to 400 feet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · BW8

Answer card
ICAO
BW8
Name
BULLWHACKER
Location
WINIFRED, MONTANA
Elevation
3,100 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,100 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

Bullwhacker is in Winifred, Montana. The field elevation is 3,100 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the published facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the usable landing area before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that is appropriate for your aircraft and the current traffic picture, then verify the local pattern on arrival. Published remarks say runway maintenance is irregular. No snow removal is provided. Wildlife and cattle are reported on and near the airport. Sagebrush is also encroaching on the east end of runway 09/27 for 300 to 400 feet, so inspect the surface and available length carefully before committing.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For commercial aircraft, the Bureau of Land Management manager is the published contact. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. This is a basic, unattended field with limited support, so plan conservatively. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated runway status, surface condition, or operational restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a runway at BW8 Bullwhacker Airport that is usable today?
No runway is listed in the facts provided. The published remarks also say runway maintenance is irregular. Verify the current Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator before planning a landing.
What is the field elevation at BW8?
The field elevation is 3,100 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on a warm day or with a heavy load.
Does BW8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for BW8. If you need instrument guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest published procedures before departure.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at BW8 Bullwhacker?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern, then brief the local traffic picture before arrival.
Is BW8 towered or untowered?
BW8 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9, so self-announce position and intentions on the published frequency.
Are there any FBOs on the field at BW8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What hazards should I expect at BW8?
The published remarks call out wildlife, cattle, soft and muddy conditions when wet and no snow removal. Sagebrush also encroaches on the east end of runway 09/27 for 300 to 400 feet.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at BW8?
The published contact for clearance delivery is Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Confirm the current procedure before you fly.

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