Location
Latitude: |
46-16-16.1428N (46.271151) |
Longitude: |
106-37-26.0476W (-106.623902) |
Elevation: |
2729.3 feet MSL (832 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
9.2 E (as of March 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -7.0 (Standard Time) UTC -6.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
03 N.M. E of Forsyth, Montana |
Found On: |
Billings Chart |
FAA Region: |
ANM |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| BRIAN SCHWEND PO BOX 45 FORSYTH, MT 59327 406-346-7129 |
COUNTY OF ROSEBUD P.O. BOX 47 FORSYTH, MT 59327 (406) 346-2251 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
09/1943 |
Control tower: |
No |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours IREG |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZLC (Salt Lake City) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZLC (Salt Lake City) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
Yes |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
3729 feet (1137 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
GTF |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 122.800 |
| Unicom: | 122.800 |
| AWOS-AV: | 122.8 (406-346-2571) |
- COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY GREAT FALLS RADIO ON 122.2 (MILES CITY RCO).
- APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY SALT LAKE ARTCC (ZLC) ON 126.85/305.2 (MILES CITY RCAG).
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 406 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Aviation
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356-2571 | ||
| Schwend Aviation
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Unicom 122.8 | 356-7129 |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Great Falls(GTF) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 02/20/25 to 0901Z 03/20/25.
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HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near 1S3
Navigational Aid (NAVAID) distances from the airport are listed in Nautical Miles (NM).
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568. |
| A16 | HOME 406-346-7129. |
| A81-APT | MIRL RY 09/27 OPERS DUSK-2200; AFT 2200 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RYS 09 & 27 - CTAF. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 09/27 |
| Longest Runway: | 09/27 is 4799 ft (1463 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: |
1S3 Airport Runway Details
| Runway 09/27 | 4799 ft x 75 ft (1463 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 07/12/2009 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
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| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 28.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 43.5 | |
Runway 09 |
Runway 27 |
|
Elevation: |
2729.3 | 2727.7 |
Latitude: |
46-16-18.8142N | 46-16-13.4713N |
Longitude: |
106-37-59.9781W | 106-36-52.1170W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
096 | 276 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object Centerline Offset: |
0 ft. left and right of centerline | 0 ft. left and right of centerline |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
29 | 29 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A+ |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
Maps & Diagrams
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