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Spotted Bear USFS Airport

Hungry Horse, MontanaElevation 3,670 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,800 ft

14/32
Dimensions
3,800 x 78 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 14164°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32344°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

Spotted Bear USFS Airport is in Hungry Horse, Montana. Field elevation 3,670 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerADAM LADELL
Manager phone406-481-0826
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8U4
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.9620, -113.5593
Distance from city3 NM NW
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

›FONE IN RANGER STN OR AT RANCH 1 MI S OF ARPT.
›EST PRIOR TO 1959.
›FIRST 1400 FT OF RWY 14 NOT MKD WITH CONES.
›UP TO 4 INCH ROCK ON RY SFC.
›N QTR OF STRIP HAS A SLGT DOG-LEG; DOG-LEG BGNS 1800 FT FM N END.
›SUMMER PHONE: 406-758-5376
›MOUNTAINS & TREES IN TRNSTN AREA BOTH SIDES OF RY.
›RY 32 FIRST 2400 FT MKD WITH CONES SPACED 200 FT APART.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8U4 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8U4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8U4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8U4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8U4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8U4?
8U4 sits at 3,670 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8U4?
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.