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K3U7

Benchmark Airport

Augusta, MontanaElevation 5,434 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,000 ft

12/30
Dimensions
6,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
RWY 12140°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30320°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

Benchmark Airport is in Augusta, Montana. Field elevation 5,434 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBJORN TROBERG
Manager phone(406) 495-3832
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK3U7
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.4810, -112.8709
Distance from city19 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›3 WDI; BOTH ENDS & MIDPT.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›LRG CRACKS & WEEDS FULL LEN.
›MTS PARL E & W; IN TRSN SFC.
›RCMDD DEP COND PMTG.
›PSBL MOD-SVR CROSSWIND & TURB.
›33:1 TO THR. +65 FT TREES 0-150 FT R 2150 FT FM RWY END.
›WI LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL FOREST.
›SNOW REMOVAL NA.
›+58 FT TREES ON CNTRLN.
›SVCS NA.
›FONE NA; CABIN 1 MI NW.
›RISES UPHILL 120 FT; RISING TRRN BYD.
›+250 FT TREES ON CNTRLN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗K3U7 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K3U7 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K3U7. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K3U7 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K3U7. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K3U7?
K3U7 sits at 5,434 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K3U7?
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.