S59 LIBBY Airport Guide

Before you fly into S59

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,605.3'

MSL · field 2,605.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF S59

S59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSZT (SANDPOINT) · 42.8 NM away. Conditions at S59 may differ.

METAR · KSZT

Observed 04:15Z

KSZT 280415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 06/02 A2992 RMK AO2

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 6°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,151 ft
Ceiling: 12,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

S59 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGPI (GLACIER PARK INTL) · 49.3 NM away. Conditions at S59 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KGPI 272326Z 2800/2824 18005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM280300 19003KT 6SM -SHRASN SCT030 OVC060 FM280500 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050 FM281200 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM281700 15007KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 180° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 6,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 7 NM S
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROB FOX
Phone: (406) 334-0969
Address: 5136 FARM TO MARKET RD, LIBBY MT 59923-1655

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

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RWY 15

148°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33	148° / 328°	5,003 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	38', trees, 215' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 0
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)	—	23', trees, 392' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 8

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.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Other services: AMB,CHTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.79

88M·Wings Unlimited·44.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.79

88M·Wings Unlimited·44.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Lincoln County 122.800(406) 291-66506d ago	$5.85	$5.85

Lincoln County
122.800(406) 291-6650
100LL
$5.85
Jet A
$5.85

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.79at88MWings Unlimited44.2 nmsave $0.06
Jet A$5.79at88MWings Unlimited44.2 nmsave $0.06

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 15 and 33. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 15/33 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

15There is a 3 to 6 foot berm 180 feet from the threshold 71 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
15Trees in the primary surface create an approach slope less than 1 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S59

Answer card

ICAO: S59
Name: LIBBY
Location: LIBBY, MONTANA
Elevation: 2,605.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,605.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 5,003 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

S59 is the airport for Libby, Montana. The field elevation is 2,605.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33 and the longest runway is 5,003 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Lincoln County is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 291-6650 for current service details.

The published remarks matter here. There is a 3 to 6 foot berm near the threshold on runway 15, 71 feet right of centerline. Trees in the primary surface also make the approach slope less than 1 to 1. Runway end identifier lights are on both ends. PAPI is published for runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lighting is on runway 15/33 and is controlled by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. This is a mountain field at moderate elevation, so plan for performance and terrain with care. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any changes or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at S59 Libby?

The field elevation is 2,605.3 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.

What is the runway length at S59?

S59 has one runway, 15/33. The runway is 5,003 ft long and asphalt.

Is there an ILS at Libby Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for S59. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at S59?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is S59 towered?

No. S59 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Which FBO is on the field at S59?

Lincoln County is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 291-6650 to confirm current services before arrival.

What runway lighting is available at S59?

Runway end identifier lights are published on runways 15 and 33. PAPI is also published for both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 15/33 and are controlled by CTAF.

Are there any obstructions or terrain issues at S59?

Yes. There is a 3 to 6 foot berm 180 feet from the threshold on runway 15, 71 feet right of centerline. Trees in the primary surface also create a restricted approach slope, so review the field carefully before landing.

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