K3U3
Bowman Field
Anaconda, MontanaElevation 5,034 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0457°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22237°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
RWY 17180°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 35360°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bowman Field is in Anaconda, Montana. Field elevation 5,034 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMONTE BELGARDE
Manager phone406-490-3627
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK3U3
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.1531, -112.8680
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.4
SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ARPT UNATNDD. CONDS UNMONITORED 1700 - 0800.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›PCR VALUE: 150/F/D/X/T
›SEE HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV OR CALL AMGR FOR CURRENT RWY CONDS.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 04, 17, 22, & 35; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 17/35 - CTAF.
›ROTG BCN LCTD MIDWAY OF RWY 04/22 & OFFSET 700 FT SE OF CNTRLN.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
›UNLIGHTED HAZARDOUS STACK; 585 FT AGL LCTD 3.2 NM SW OF ARPT.
›AWOS AVBL 124.175 MHZ AND 406-563-8275
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K3U3 have a METAR?
Yes. K3U3 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does K3U3 have a TAF?
When K3U3 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K3U3?
K3U3 sits at 5,034 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K3U3?
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.