CW0

VFR

COW CREEK

WINIFRED · MONTANA

Elev
3,300'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · CW0
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,300'
MSL · field 3,300' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF CW0

CW0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHVR (HAVRE CITY-COUNTY) · 46.8 NM away. Conditions at CW0 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
3,360 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
27 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
CW0 · 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

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

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · CW0

Answer card
ICAO
CW0
Name
COW CREEK
Location
WINIFRED, MONTANA
Elevation
3,300 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,300 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

COW CREEK (CW0) sits near Winifred, Montana. The field elevation is 3,300 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern entry and altitude before you go. The published remarks matter here. No snow removal is provided. Runway maintenance is irregular. The surface can be soft and muddy when wet. Wildlife and cattle are reported on and near the airport.

For commercial aircraft, the published contact is Bill Manager at 406-538-1923. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a field where a preflight call is smart. Verify runway condition, surface status and any current operating limits before arrival. If you are planning a first trip, treat the airport as a basic rural strip with limited services. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for anything that affects your approach, landing distance, or ground handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at CW0?
The field elevation at COW CREEK is 3,300 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
Does CW0 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before you plan a landing.
Is there a tower at COW CREEK?
No. CW0 is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Are there any ILS approaches at CW0?
No ILS approaches are published for CW0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at CW0?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct pattern altitude before you fly in.
What airport conditions should I watch for at COW CREEK?
The published remarks say no snow removal is provided. Runway maintenance is irregular. The surface can be soft and muddy when wet.
Are wildlife or cattle a concern at CW0?
Yes. The published remarks say wildlife and cattle are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan a careful taxi, takeoff and landing scan.
Who should I call for clearance delivery or commercial operations at CW0?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. For commercial aircraft, the published contact is Bill Manager at 406-538-1923.

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