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K8S1

Polson Airport

Polson, MontanaElevation 2,941 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,194 ft

03W/21W
Dimensions
4,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 03W
RWY 21W
18/36
Dimensions
4,194 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 18199°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 3619°T
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

Polson Airport is in Polson, Montana. Field elevation 2,941 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerVINCE JENNISON
Manager phone406-471-6581
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK8S1
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.6954, -114.1850
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

133.4
SALT LAKE CNTR
ARR
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

›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›CTN WHEN LNDG FOR SBP ACTVT ADJ RIVER. +405 FT RIDGE 8500 FT FM RWY END.
›-10 FT DITCH 168 FT FM RWY END ACRS CNTRLN; DROPS TO 60 FT 60 FT R.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
›SELF SVC H24.
›ARPT SFC COND UNMON 1700-0800.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K8S1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K8S1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K8S1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K8S1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K8S1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K8S1?
K8S1 sits at 2,941 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K8S1?
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.
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