S69

VFR

LINCOLN

LINCOLN · MONTANA

Elev
4,602.8'
Longest RWY
4,240'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S69
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,602.8'
MSL · field 4,602.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF S69

S69 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHLN (HELENA RGNL) · 34.5 NM away. Conditions at S69 may differ.

METAR · KHLN

Observed 20:53Z

KHLN 272053Z 08007KT 050V120 10SM SCT060 BKN080 BKN090 08/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00781056 57014
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,892 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
2 NM E
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 04
044°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 044° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,603 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored44° / 224°4,240 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(4°)101', trees, 1060' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 8
2290', trees, 1221' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 11

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
S69 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Weather advisory is available on the CTAF by clicking the button four times.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Helena Approach at 406-449-5756 or 406-449-5761. When approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • There is a 9-foot perimeter fence.Show FAA
  • Surface conditions are unmonitored from 1600 to 0900. Snow removal is irregular. See https://weathercams.faa.gov/.Show FAA
  • Helicopter operations are in effect in the vicinity of the airport during summer.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the PAPI on runway 04 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 04 and 22 using the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Trees are on the transition surface on both sides along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provide your own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S69

Answer card
ICAO
S69
Name
LINCOLN
Location
LINCOLN, MONTANA
Elevation
4,602.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,602.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,240 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Lincoln Airport sits in Lincoln, Montana. The field elevation is 4,602.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 4,240 ft long. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Approach and departure service is handled by Helena on 119.5 and 229.4. CTAF is 122.9. For clearance delivery, the published remarks direct pilots to Helena Approach by phone. If approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC by phone. That matters if you are filing IFR into the field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on bringing your own ropes. The airport has a 9-foot perimeter fence. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 1600 to 0900. Snow removal is irregular, so check current field conditions before you go. The CTAF can trigger the weather advisory. Runway 04 has PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights on 04 and 22 are also activated on CTAF. Trees are on the transition surface on both sides along the full length of the runway. Summer helicopter activity is also published in the area, so expect mixed traffic and keep your scan tight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at S69 Lincoln Airport?
S69 has one runway, 04/22. It is 4,240 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Lincoln Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for S69. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
What is the pattern altitude at S69?
The 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 S69 towered or uncontrolled?
S69 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and expect self-announce traffic flow.
What are the approach frequencies for Lincoln Airport?
Helena Approach and Departure are on 119.5 and 229.4. The published remarks also say to contact Helena Approach for clearance delivery by phone. If approach is closed, contact Salt Lake ARTCC by phone.
Which runway lights are available at S69?
Published lighting includes PAPI on runway 04. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 04 and 22. They are activated on CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at S69?
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.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at Lincoln Airport?
The field sits at 4,602.8 ft MSL, so performance will feel different than low-elevation airports. Trees are on the transition surface on both sides along the full length of the runway. Summer helicopter activity is published near the airport.

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