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K5U5

Fairfield Airport

Fairfield, MontanaElevation 3,989 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,800 ft

18/36
Dimensions
3,800 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 18203°T
RWY 3623°T
07/25
Dimensions
1,525 x 90 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 0791°T
RWY 25271°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Fairfield Airport is in Fairfield, Montana. Field elevation 3,989 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSCOTT GASVODA
Manager phone406-590-2836
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK5U5
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.6291, -111.9800
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
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

›2 FT BERMS 10 FT FM RWY END.
›SNOW REMOVAL INTMT.
›FOR CD CTC GREAT FALLS APCH AT 406-454-7555.
›CONES.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
›-6 FT DITCH 171 FT FM RWY END BOTH SIDES; +4 FENCE 153 FT FM RWY END BOTH SIDES.
›IRRIGATION SPRINKLER OCNLLY IN APCH AREA.
›UNDER CONST.
›OTS INDEFLY. NSTD; SPACED 27 FT FM EDGE BOTH SIDES. THR LGTS SETBACK 2 FT FM PAVED THR.
›CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K5U5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K5U5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K5U5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K5U5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K5U5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K5U5?
K5U5 sits at 3,989 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K5U5?
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.