KHRF

VFR

RAVALLI COUNTY

HAMILTON · MONTANA

Elev
3,635.6'
Longest RWY
5,200'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHRF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,435.6'
MSL · field 3,635.6' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KHRF

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KHRF 272235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 BKN085 10/M03 A2992 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,908 ft
Ceiling
7,500 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 4,436 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM BURGE
Address
215 S. 4TH STREET, SUITE A, HAMILTON MT 59840

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
168°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,436 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35168° / 348°5,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 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 17
KHRF · 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
100LLAA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Runway 17/35 is limited by the airport operator to aircraft maximum gross weight takeoff 40000 pounds southwest and 53000 pounds downwind without prior permission required.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by CTAF. For medium intensity runway lights on runways 17 and 35 during daylight hours, contact the airport manager at 406-375-9149.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies for aircraft over 17000 pounds.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHRF

Answer card
ICAO
KHRF
Name
RAVALLI COUNTY
Location
HAMILTON, MONTANA
Elevation
3,635.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,435.6 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Ravalli County Airport sits in Hamilton, Montana. The field elevation is 3,635.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 5,200 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 4,435.6 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current charted procedures and weather minimums in mind. Ascension FBO is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on departure.

The published remarks also note runway use limits tied to aircraft maximum gross weight on 17/35. Aircraft over 17,000 pounds pay a landing fee. The runway lights and PAPI are pilot-controlled on CTAF. For medium intensity runway lights during daylight hours, contact the airport manager. This is a mountain valley airport with a high field elevation, so performance planning matters. Check density altitude, climb out options and current weather before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHRF?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 4,435.6 ft MSL.
Is there a tower at Ravalli County Airport?
No. KHRF is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does KHRF have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KHRF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the longest runway at KHRF?
Runway 17/35 is the only runway. It is 5,200 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KHRF?
Ascension FBO is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Call (406) 363-6471 for current service details.
Are the runway lights and PAPI pilot controlled at KHRF?
Yes. The PAPI is activated on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and are controlled by CTAF.
Is there any weight limit or landing fee I should know about at KHRF?
The published remarks say runway 17/35 is limited by the airport operator for aircraft maximum gross weight takeoff 40,000 pounds southwest and 53,000 pounds downwind without prior permission. Aircraft over 17,000 pounds are subject to a landing fee.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KHRF?
Plan for a high-elevation airport at 3,635.6 ft MSL. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. Check performance, density altitude and climb out before you launch.

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