KGDV

VFR

DAWSON COMMUNITY

GLENDIVE · MONTANA

Elev
2,458.3'
Longest RWY
5,704'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Before you fly into KGDV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,458.3'
MSL · field 2,458.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KGDV

Current METAR

Observed 06:56Z

KGDV 280656Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW055 OVC070 02/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP200 T00221028 400611028 FZRANO TSNO $
Wind
330° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,315 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GDV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG HOSTETLER
Address
207 WEST BELL, GLENDIVE MT 59330

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1830

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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330° · 4 kt
RWY 30
306°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 306° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,458 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored126° / 306°5,704 ftASPHStandard L
02/2026° / 206°3,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
125,704'5,704'5,704'5,704'VASI 4-box left(3°)
305,704'5,704'5,704'5,704'VASI 4-box left(3°)
023,002'3,002'3,002'3,002'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
203,002'3,002'3,002'3,002'PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
KGDV · IAP
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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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

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.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Airfield surface conditions are unmonitored from 0100 to 1100 November through May.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runways 02-20 and 12-30, precision approach path indicators on runways 02 and 20, runway end identifier lights on runways 12 and 30 using the CTAF. Visual approach slope indicators on runway 12/30 operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAfter hours contact the airport manager at 406-989-2054.Show FAA
  • 02/20Taxiway A has edge lips exceeding 3 inches.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGDV

Answer card
ICAO
KGDV
Name
DAWSON COMMUNITY
Location
GLENDIVE, MONTANA
Elevation
2,458.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,458.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,704 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Dawson Community Airport sits in Glendive, Montana. Field elevation is 2,458.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 5,704 ft. Runway 02/20 is 3,002 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field is served by Dawson Community Airport on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 687-3372 for current fuel and service details.

A few published remarks matter on a first visit. Taxiway A has edge lips over 3 inches on the other side of runway 02/20, so watch your taxi speed and wheel placement. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF. PAPI is available on runways 02 and 20. REIL is available on runways 12 and 30. VASI on runway 12/30 runs continuously. Surface conditions are not monitored from 0100 to 1100 from November through May, so winter arrivals need extra caution. If you need after-hours help, the airport manager can be reached at 406-989-2054. For clearance delivery when Flight Service is not reachable, Salt Lake ARTCC is listed in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Dawson Community Airport (KGDV)?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway. It is 5,704 ft long and asphalt.
Does KGDV have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KGDV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at KGDV?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for KGDV. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Dawson Community Airport towered?
No. KGDV is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway lights and visual aids are available at KGDV?
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF for both runways. PAPI is on runways 02 and 20. REIL is on runways 12 and 30. VASI on 12/30 operates continuously.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at KGDV?
The on-field FBO is Dawson Community Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (406) 687-3372 for current service details.
What runway issue should I watch for at KGDV?
Taxiway A has edge lips exceeding 3 inches on the other side of runway 02/20. Plan a careful taxi and verify the surface before moving out.
What should I know about winter operations at KGDV?
Airfield surface conditions are unmonitored from 0100 to 1100 from November through May. Check current conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly before departure or arrival.

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KGDV Dawson Community Airport