RC0

VFR

ROCK CREEK

CLINTON · MONTANA

Elev
3,547'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
VFR sectional · RC0
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Before you fly into RC0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,547'
MSL · field 3,547' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF RC0

RC0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMSO (MISSOULA MONTANA) · 21.1 NM away. Conditions at RC0 may differ.

METAR · KMSO

Observed 21:53Z

KMSO 272153Z COR 14010KT 10SM FEW047 BKN060 09/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP146 T00941011
Wind
140° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,691 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM CONWAY
Address
PO BOX 200507, HELENA MT 59620-0507

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
140° · 10 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
RC0 · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee 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

  • Caution fenced area adjacent to the northwest end of the runway. Trees and terrain in transition surface on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • No snow removal.Show FAA
  • Gopher holes.Show FAA
  • Use tie downs on the southwest corner of the runway; do not park near houses or hangars.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522; when approach is closed contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Power line crossing 1.3 nautical miles south of the airport at 605 feet above ground level and 4152 feet mean sea level.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25White cones are placed along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 has a 60-foot sign on the runway centerline extended 515 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 07/25Tall weeds and clump grass cover the full length of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · RC0

Answer card
ICAO
RC0
Name
ROCK CREEK
Location
CLINTON, MONTANA
Elevation
3,547 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,547 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
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 10 kt
Favored runway now

Rock Creek Airport (RC0) is in Clinton, Montana. The field elevation is 3,547 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so confirm the surface and usable length before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in terrain country. The published remarks call out trees and terrain in the transition surface on both sides of the runway. They also note a fenced area near the northwest end. There is also a power line 1.3 NM south of the airport at 4,152 ft MSL. Expect to brief the departure and arrival carefully.

The field has no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. The remarks also note no snow removal, tall weeds and clump grass along the runway, gopher holes and a 60-foot sign on the runway centerline extended from the threshold of Runway 07. Use tie-downs on the southwest corner of the runway. Do not park near houses or hangars. For clearance delivery, contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522. When approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the elevation at Rock Creek (RC0)?
The field elevation is 3,547 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
Does RC0 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Verify the usable surface and length with the current FAA Chart Supplement before operating there.
Is there a tower at Rock Creek Airport?
No. RC0 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at RC0?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at RC0?
No ILS approaches are published for Rock Creek. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you fly.
What hazards are published for Rock Creek Airport?
The remarks call out tall weeds, clump grass, gopher holes, a fenced area near the northwest end and trees plus terrain in the transition surface on both sides. There is also a power line south of the airport at 4,152 ft MSL.
Can I get fuel or FBO service at RC0?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability before arrival.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near RC0?
The published remarks say to contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

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