M42

VFR

RUSSIAN FLAT

RUSSIAN FLAT · MONTANA

Elev
6,336'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
VFR sectional · M42
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Before you fly into M42
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,336'
MSL · field 6,336' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF M42

M42 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLWT (LEWISTOWN MUNI) · 43.6 NM away. Conditions at M42 may differ.

METAR · KLWT

Observed 07:54Z

KLWT 150754Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM 07/M03 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00671033 $
Wind
290° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
7,194 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON OLTROGGE
Address
JUDITH/MUSSELSHELL RD, PO BOX 484, GREAT FALLS MT 59403

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
290° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M42 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
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 contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Recommended takeoff runway is 07 and landing runway is 25.Show FAA
  • Standing water and muddy conditions occur after heavy rains.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and livestock are possible on the runway.Show FAA
  • There is an uphill slope to the west.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07/25 threshold and quarter distances are marked with white turf runway cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · M42

Answer card
ICAO
M42
Name
RUSSIAN FLAT
Location
RUSSIAN FLAT, MONTANA
Elevation
6,336 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,336 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Russian Flat Airport is in Russian Flat, Montana. The field elevation is 6,336 ft MSL. This is a non-towered airport with one runway listed. The runway is 07/25 and the longest published length is not provided in the facts. No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that puts a typical pattern around 7,336 ft MSL. The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. The runway is marked with white turf cones at the threshold and quarter points. The FAA also notes standing water and muddy conditions after heavy rain. Wildlife and livestock can be on the runway. There is an uphill slope to the west, so plan your takeoff and landing direction with that in mind. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at M42 Russian Flat Airport?
The field elevation is 6,336 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast at this elevation.
What runway is used at Russian Flat Airport?
The published runway is 07/25. The remarks say the recommended takeoff runway is 07. The recommended landing runway is 25.
Is there an ILS at M42?
No ILS approaches are published for M42. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at M42?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Russian Flat Airport towered?
No. M42 has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
What should I know about runway conditions at Russian Flat?
The FAA remarks warn about standing water and muddy conditions after heavy rain. Wildlife and livestock can also be on the runway, so do a careful overflight and taxi check.
How do I get clearance for M42?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. That is the published contact in the remarks.
Are there any FBOs on the field at M42?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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