MT3

VFR

KNOX RIDGE

WINIFRED · MONTANA

Elev
2,950'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
VFR sectional · MT3
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Before you fly into MT3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,950'
MSL · field 2,950' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF MT3

MT3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLWT (LEWISTOWN MUNI) · 42.4 NM away. Conditions at MT3 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
2,996 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
24 NM E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ZANE FULBRIGHT
Address
920 NE MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN MT 59457

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
MT3 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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 maintenance is irregular.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and cattle are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Commercial aircraft contact BLM manager at 406-538-1923.Show FAA
  • No snow removal is provided.Show FAA
  • A stock tank and 1 foot tall posts are located south of the runway.Show FAA
  • The runway is soft and muddy when wet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09The threshold marker tires are 30 feet wide.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 09/27Large ruts from vehicles driving on the runway and sagebrush are encroaching on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MT3

Answer card
ICAO
MT3
Name
KNOX RIDGE
Location
WINIFRED, MONTANA
Elevation
2,950 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,950 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

KNOX RIDGE (MT3) is near Winifred, Montana. The field elevation is 2,950 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current surface condition and usable landing area before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if the current Chart Supplement and local conditions support it. The published remarks matter here. Runway maintenance is irregular. Large ruts from vehicle traffic and sagebrush encroachment are reported on the runway. Wildlife and cattle have been noted on and near the airport. The runway can be soft and muddy when wet. No snow removal is provided.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For current airport status, surface condition and any access or operational questions, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Commercial aircraft should contact the BLM manager at 406-538-1923. This is a rough-field environment at 2,950 ft MSL. Plan for density altitude, soft ground and animal activity before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at MT3 KNOX RIDGE?
The field elevation is 2,950 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
Is there a tower at KNOX RIDGE (MT3)?
No. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Does MT3 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KNOX RIDGE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern guidance before operating there.
How many runways does MT3 have?
Zero runways are listed in the facts block. The remarks also say runway maintenance is irregular. Ruts and sagebrush encroachment are reported.
Is the runway at KNOX RIDGE soft or muddy when wet?
Yes. The published remarks say the runway is soft and muddy when wet. Plan conservatively and verify current field conditions with the airport operator before arrival.
Are wildlife and cattle a concern at MT3?
Yes. Wildlife and cattle are reported on and near the airport. Treat it as an active hazard during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Who do I call for clearance delivery or airport status at KNOX RIDGE?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. For current airport status or access questions, contact the airport operator directly.

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