H28

VFR

WHETSTONE INTL

PORT OF DEL BONITA · MONTANA

Elev
4,336'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
VFR sectional · H28
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Before you fly into H28
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,336'
MSL · field 4,336' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF H28

H28 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCTB (CUT BANK INTL) · 28.7 NM away. Conditions at H28 may differ.

METAR · KCTB

Observed 01:56Z

KCTB 280156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 OVC095 07/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP145 T00671056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,466 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
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
32 NM NW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
PO BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
H28 · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25There are plus 4 foot parallel fences 44 feet left and right along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07The threshold is marked by double cones; the edge is marked by white cones spaced 200 feet apart.Show FAA
  • 25The threshold is marked by double cones; the edge is marked by white cones spaced 200 feet apart.Show FAA
  • 07The power line is marked with red balls.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • UNICOM frequency is available in the customer office.Show FAA
  • 07/25Gopher holes are present on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · H28

Answer card
ICAO
H28
Name
WHETSTONE INTL
Location
PORT OF DEL BONITA, MONTANA
Elevation
4,336 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,336 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

WHETSTONE INTL (H28) sits at Port of Del Bonita, Montana. Field elevation is 4,336 ft MSL. The Chart Supplement shows no listed runways, so verify the current field condition before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local traffic advisories before operating in the pattern. The field is at higher elevation, so performance planning matters even in light piston aircraft. Published remarks also note runway surface issues, including gopher holes, plus marked obstructions near the runway environment. A power line is marked with red balls. There are also parallel fences along the runway length. No snow removal is provided.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need current fuel or service information, contact the airport operator or the field directly by phone before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a field where a first-time pilot should verify the runway situation, surface condition and any local operating notes before committing to the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at H28 WHETSTONE INTL?
Field elevation is 4,336 ft MSL. That makes density altitude planning important, especially on warm days.
Does H28 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning an arrival.
Is there a control tower at WHETSTONE INTL?
No. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at H28?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Are there ILS approaches at H28?
No ILS approaches are published for H28. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information.
What runway or surface hazards are published for H28?
Published remarks mention gopher holes on the runway surface. A power line is marked with red balls. The remarks also note fences along the runway length.
Is snow removal provided at WHETSTONE INTL?
No. Published remarks say no snow removal is provided. Winter access needs extra caution and a current field check.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at H28?
The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery.

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