3U8 — Big Sandy
Big Sandy, MT · Elevation 2,698.5 ft · 48.1634, -110.1143
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,570 ft | 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 06 — / 24 — | 06 PAPI (2-light, left) / 24 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
| 13/31 | 2,100 ft | 100 ft | Turf (good) | Not lighted | 13 131° / 31 311° | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 800 ft AGL
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 16°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- GTF ↗
Remarks
- ESTBD PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for 3U8?
- The CTAF at 3U8 is 122.9 MHz.
- How long is the runway at 3U8?
- 3U8 has 2 runways; the longest is 3,570 ft.
- Does 3U8 have fuel?
- Yes — 3U8 has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at 3U8?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at 3U8 is 800 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves 3U8?
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) serves 3U8. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- KHVR — Havre City-County — 31 mi
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- KLTY — Liberty County — 47 mi
- B70 — Tiber Dam — 47 mi
- BB0 — Black Butte North — 48 mi
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