53U — Ferndale Airfield
Bigfork, MT · Elevation 3,072 ft · 48.0605, -114.0012
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,500 ft | 95 ft | Turf (good) | Not lighted | 15 153° / 33 333° | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 18°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- GTF ↗
Remarks (8)
- CALL FOR RPRS: 406-253-5688
- PROVIDED COMPATIBLE INGRESS/EGRESS ARE ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO AVOID CONGESTED AREAS AND ASSUME SAFETY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY ON THE SURFACE.
- SNOW REMOVAL MAY BE DELAYED CALL FOR CONDITIONS 406-257-5994.
- DEP PROC STRAIGHT OUT THRU TPA OF 4072 FT MSL (1000 FT AGL).
- RWY 15 +100 FT TREES 1570 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN; RWY 33 +80 FT TREES 1500 FT FM END OF RWY; RWY 15 +15 FT ROAD 250 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN.
- TREES IN TRANSITION SFC BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
- FREE BICYCLES FOR ARPT USE LCTD IN STORAGE SHED. TO ACCESS USE EMERG FREQ ON LOCK.
- RWY 33 +50 FT TREE ON CNTRLN 500 FT FM END OF RWY AT 10:1.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for 53U?
- The CTAF at 53U is 122.9 MHz.
- How long is the runway at 53U?
- 53U has one runway, 3,500 ft long.
- Which Flight Service Station serves 53U?
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) serves 53U. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- 8S1 — Polson — 27 mi
- 58S — Whitefish — 28 mi
- 0S1 — Meadow Creek Usfs — 31 mi
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