U05 Riddick Fld | Philipsburg, MT

Before you fly into U05

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,219'

MSL · field 5,219' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +5 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF U05

U05 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 34.2 NM away. Conditions at U05 may differ.

METAR · KHRF

Observed 21:15Z

KHRF 272115Z AUTO 11014KT 9SM -RA FEW013 FEW018 FEW023 07/03 A2994 RMK AO2

Wind: 110° @ 14 kt
Visibility: 9 SM
Temp / Dew: 7°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 5,487 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

U05 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHRF (RAVALLI COUNTY) · 34.2 NM away. Conditions at U05 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KHRF 271720Z 2718/2818 00000KT P6SM OVC045 FM271900 35006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 PROB30 2722/2804 5SM -RA BR BKN030

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 19:00Z

Wind: Calm
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 4,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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: 1 NM SE
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DONOVAN JONES
Phone: 406-303-1230
Address: 220 N SANSOME ST, PO BOX 925, PHILIPSBURG MT 59858

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

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

110° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

163°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	163° / 343°	3,599 ft	ASPH	16 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	263', hill, 4400' from thr, 545' R of cntrln, slope 15

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U05 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U05 · CHART_SUPP

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
Hangar
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

$6.20

KMSO·Minuteman Jet Center·48.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.25

KBTM·Butte Aviation·40 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.20atKMSOMinuteman Jet Center48.4 nm
Jet A$7.25atKBTMButte Aviation40 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Snow removal is intermittent.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The beacon is unserviceable.Show FAA
Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

34Markings on runway 34 are faded.Show FAA
16Markings on runway 16 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

Provide your own ropes.Show FAA
16/34The pavement is spalling with major crack propagation throughout and multiple edge fractures.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U05

Answer card

ICAO: U05
Name: RIDDICK FLD
Location: PHILIPSBURG, MONTANA
Elevation: 5,219 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,219 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,599 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Riddick Fld sits in Philipsburg, Montana. The field elevation is 5,219 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,599 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

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. At this elevation, density altitude will matter on warm days. Performance planning should be conservative.

Published remarks call out faded markings on both runway ends. The pavement on 16/34 has spalling. It also has major cracking and edge fractures. The beacon is unserviceable. Snow removal is intermittent. Medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by CTAF. Pilots should also bring their own ropes. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need local services. This is a small mountain field with a single runway. Plan for elevation, runway condition and winter service limits before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at U05 Riddick Fld?

The field elevation is 5,219 ft MSL. That makes density altitude a real planning item, especially on warm days.

What is the runway length at Riddick Fld?

U05 has one runway, 16/34 and it is 3,599 ft long. The surface is asphalt.

Is there a control tower at U05?

No. U05 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway light activation.

What is the pattern altitude at Riddick Fld?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there ILS approaches at U05?

No ILS approaches are published for U05. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Which runway lights are available at Riddick Fld?

Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 16/34. They are activated by CTAF.

What runway condition issues should I expect at U05?

The published remarks say the pavement has spalling. It also has major crack propagation and multiple edge fractures. Markings on both runway ends are faded, so plan accordingly on rollout and taxi.

Is there an FBO on the field at Riddick Fld?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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