S09

VFR

HOT SPRINGS

HOT SPRINGS · MONTANA

Elev
2,763'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
VFR sectional · S09
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Before you fly into S09
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,763'
MSL · field 2,763' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF S09

S09 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 44.3 NM away. Conditions at S09 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
2,454 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG LIEN
Address
PO BOX 141, HOT SPRINGS MT 59859

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

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
S09 · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Occasional snow removal.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24There is a 10-foot bush 143 feet from the runway end 40 feet to the right and a 9-foot hill 69 feet from the runway end 80 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 06There is a 4-foot fence 160 feet from the runway end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact Randy at 406-826-3605.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S09

Answer card
ICAO
S09
Name
HOT SPRINGS
Location
HOT SPRINGS, MONTANA
Elevation
2,763 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,763 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
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now

Hot Springs Airport (S09) sits in Hot Springs, Montana. The field elevation is 2,763 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm usable surface and length before you plan a landing. 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 unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks also note occasional snow removal. That matters here because winter access can change fast.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current airport services. The published remarks say to contact Randy at 406-826-3605 for the manager. They also list obstructions near the runway ends, including a 10-foot bush, a 9-foot hill and a 4-foot fence. That is worth checking against the current field condition before you go in. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a non-towered field with no published ILS. Plan conservatively and verify the current Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at S09 Hot Springs Airport?
The field elevation is 2,763 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially in a mountain state field where density altitude can climb fast on warm days.
Does S09 have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the usable landing surface before you plan an arrival.
Is Hot Springs Airport towered?
No. S09 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at S09?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at S09?
No ILS approaches are published. If you need an instrument arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approved procedures.
Who do I contact for airport information at S09?
The published remarks say to contact Randy at 406-826-3605. For clearance delivery, the remarks list Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.
Are there any obstructions near the runway ends at S09?
Yes. The published remarks list a 10-foot bush 143 feet from one runway end. They also list a 9-foot hill 69 feet from the runway end. A 4-foot fence is listed 160 feet from the runway end. Verify current field conditions before landing.
Is snow removal available at Hot Springs Airport?
The published remarks say occasional snow removal. That suggests winter access may be limited or variable, so check with the airport operator before you go.

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