KRVF

VFR

RUBY VALLEY FLD

TWIN BRIDGES · MONTANA

Elev
4,788.7'
Longest RWY
6,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRVF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,788.7'
MSL · field 4,788.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KRVF

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KRVF 271755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC040 03/M05 A2997 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,436 ft
Ceiling
4,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KENDRA HORN
Address
PO BOX 235, TWIN BRIDGES MT 59754

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 17
170°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 170° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,789 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35170° / 350°6,000 ftASPHStandard L
07/2571° / 252°2,866 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KRVF · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Deer and antelope are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a 195 foot tall tower 1.4 nautical miles northeast of runway 17 threshold.Show FAA
  • Airport surface condition is unmonitored.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERFor the manager, call (406) 684-5335.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRVF

Answer card
ICAO
KRVF
Name
RUBY VALLEY FLD
Location
TWIN BRIDGES, MONTANA
Elevation
4,788.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,788.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Ruby Valley Fld (KRVF) sits near Twin Bridges, Montana. The field elevation is 4,788.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 6,000 ft. Runway 07/25 is 2,866 ft and turf-dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. For light piston traffic, a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is often used when nothing else is published. Ruby Valley Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 684-5335 for current service details.

A few field notes matter here. Deer and antelope are reported on and near the airport. There is also a 195 ft tower 1.4 NM northeast of the runway 17 threshold. Airport surface condition is unmonitored, so plan for a careful look on arrival. Runway 17 and 35 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on 17 and 35. They are controlled by CTAF. If you need clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a high-elevation strip, so performance planning deserves attention, especially on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KRVF?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 6,000 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
What is the field elevation at Ruby Valley Fld?
Field elevation is 4,788.7 ft MSL. That elevation can matter a lot for takeoff roll and climb performance.
Is there an ILS at KRVF?
No ILS approaches are published for KRVF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flight.
What is the CTAF at Ruby Valley Fld?
CTAF is 122.9. The runway lights on 17 and 35 are controlled by CTAF.
Which runway has lights and PAPI at KRVF?
Runways 17 and 35 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are also published on 17 and 35.
Which FBO is on the field at KRVF?
Ruby Valley Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 684-5335 for current service details.
What hazards should I watch for at Ruby Valley Fld?
Deer and antelope are reported on and near the airport. There is also a 195 ft tower 1.4 NM northeast of the runway 17 threshold.
Is the runway surface condition monitored at KRVF?
No. The published remarks say airport surface condition is unmonitored. Check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go if conditions matter.

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