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K3U8

Big Sandy Airport

Big Sandy, MontanaElevation 2,700 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,570 ft

13/31
Dimensions
2,100 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 13147°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31327°T
Traffic patternLeft
06/24
Dimensions
3,570 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 06
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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

Big Sandy Airport is in Big Sandy, Montana. Field elevation 2,700 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOE ESSERT
Manager phone970-222-5191
AttendedON CALL ON CALL, ON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK3U8
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.1632, -110.1157
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
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

›ESTBD PRIOR TO 1959.
›PWR LN MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K3U8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K3U8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K3U8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K3U8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K3U8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K3U8?
K3U8 sits at 2,700 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K3U8?
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.