KSBX

VFR

SHELBY

SHELBY · MONTANA

Elev
3,442.9'
Longest RWY
5,005'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSBX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,442.9'
MSL · field 3,442.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KSBX

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KSBX 280115Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 09/M06 A2991 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,562 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JERRY LARSON JR
Address
PO BOX 210, SHELBY MT 59474

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 29
294°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 294° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,443 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2350° / 230°5,005 ftASPHStandard L
11/29Favored114° / 294°3,701 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29PAPI 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 05
KSBX · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway edges are marked with reflectors.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05/23 and 11/29 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call 406-450-2461 or 406-450-2463. Self-service credit card is available for 100LL and Jet A+. Fuel truck is available for Jet A+.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSBX

Answer card
ICAO
KSBX
Name
SHELBY
Location
SHELBY, MONTANA
Elevation
3,442.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,442.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Shelby Airport is in Shelby, Montana. The field elevation is 3,442.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,005 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Larson Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. For after-hours fuel, the published remarks list phone numbers to call. Self-serve credit card fuel is available for 100LL and Jet A+. The remarks also note that runway 05 and 23 have active PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are published for both runways and are controlled by CTAF.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Taxiway edges are marked with reflectors. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures or restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSBX Shelby Airport?
The longest runway is 05/23 at 5,005 ft. Runway 11/29 is 3,701 ft.
Is there an ILS at Shelby Airport (KSBX)?
No ILS approaches are published for KSBX. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KSBX?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KSBX have a control tower?
No. KSBX is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at Shelby Airport?
Larson Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 434-2462 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at KSBX?
Yes. The published remarks say self-service credit card fuel is available for 100LL and Jet A+. For after-hours fuel, call the numbers listed in the Chart Supplement remarks.
What lighting is available at KSBX?
Runways 05 and 23 have active PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are published for both runways and are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any hazards or special considerations at Shelby Airport?
Deer are reported on and near the airport. The field also sits at 3,442.9 ft MSL, so performance planning matters, especially on warm days.

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