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Ferndale Airfield

Bigfork, MontanaElevation 3,060 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,500 ft

15/33
Dimensions
3,500 x 95 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 15171°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33351°T
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ferndale Airfield is in Bigfork, Montana. Field elevation 3,060 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROB RATKOWSKI
Manager phone406-257-5994
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53U
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.0610, -114.0014
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›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.
›DEP PROC STRAIGHT OUT THRU TPA OF 4072 FT MSL (1000 FT AGL).
›RWY 33 +50 FT TREE ON CNTRLN 500 FT FM END OF RWY AT 10:1.
›FREE BICYCLES FOR ARPT USE LCTD IN STORAGE SHED. TO ACCESS USE EMERG FREQ ON LOCK.
›TREES IN TRANSITION SFC BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
›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.
›15/33 NSTD MARKINGS - WHITE CONES MARK FULL RY LENGTH. RED TRAFFIC CONES MARK EACH RY THRESHOLD WITH 100 FOOT DISPLACED THRESHOLD
›SNOW REMOVAL MAY BE DELAYED CALL FOR CONDITIONS 406-257-5994.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗53U on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53U have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53U. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53U have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53U. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53U?
53U sits at 3,060 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53U?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.