KTHM

VFR

THOMPSON FALLS

THOMPSON FALLS · MONTANA

Elev
2,467.1'
Longest RWY
4,200'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTHM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,467.1'
MSL · field 2,467.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KTHM

KTHM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 60.5 NM away. Conditions at KTHM may differ.

METAR · KGPI

Observed 01:55Z

KGPI 280155Z 16010KT 10SM BKN038 BKN050 OVC100 07/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00721011
Wind
160° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,087 ft
Ceiling
3,800 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KIM ROBERTS
Address
P.O. BOX 1204, THOMPSON FALLS MT 59873

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
160° · 10 kt
RWY 08
071°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 071° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,467 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored71° / 251°4,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)104', trees, 1900' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16

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

Chart Supplement
KTHM · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • There is a 100-foot silo in the transitional surface on the northeast side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Phone is available on the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Marked power lines are 7 miles east mainland to Big Island.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is intermittent. Call 406-546-6384 for runway condition.Show FAA
  • There are 300-foot candlestick fixed distance markers in the transitional surface.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 8 and 26; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 08/26 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Construction was prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Automated UNICOM is available on 118.325; 3 clicks.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone numbers are 406-546-6384 or 406-598-6227.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTHM

Answer card
ICAO
KTHM
Name
THOMPSON FALLS
Location
THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA
Elevation
2,467.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,467.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Thompson Falls Airport sits in Thompson Falls, Montana. Field elevation is 2,467.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, which is 4,200 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Automated UNICOM is available on 118.325 with three clicks. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field carries 100LL with 24-hour self-serve credit card access. There is no on-field FBO listed in the facts, so verify services with the airport operator or by calling the field before arrival.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the published obstructions in the transitional surface. There is a 100-foot silo on the northeast side of the runway. There are also 300-foot candlestick fixed distance markers in the transitional surface. Snow removal is intermittent, so runway condition should be checked before a winter trip. Waterfowl are also reported in the area. PAPI is available on runways 8 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on 08/26 and are controlled by CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KTHM?
KTHM has one runway, 08/26. It is 4,200 ft long and asphalt.
Does Thompson Falls Airport have a tower?
No. KTHM is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Is there an ILS at KTHM?
No ILS approaches are published for KTHM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KTHM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway lighting and visual aids are available at KTHM?
Runways 08 and 26 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on 08/26 and are controlled by CTAF.
Is 100LL available at Thompson Falls Airport?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card access.
Are there any runway obstructions or hazards at KTHM?
Yes. The published remarks note a 100-foot silo on the northeast side of the runway. They also note 300-foot candlestick fixed distance markers in the transitional surface.
What should I know before landing at KTHM in winter?
Snow removal is intermittent. Call 406-546-6384 for runway condition before departure. Waterfowl are also reported in the vicinity of the airport.

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