K8U2
Schafer USFS Airport
Hungry Horse, MontanaElevation 4,855 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 0787°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25267°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
Schafer USFS Airport is in Hungry Horse, Montana. Field elevation 4,855 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerADAM LADELL
Manager phone406-481-0826
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK8U2
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.0796, -113.2433
Distance from city15 NM SE
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
›TREES AND TERRAIN IN TRANS SURFACE BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
›TAKE OFF AND LAND RY 25 CONDITIONS PERMITTING.
›EST PRIOR TO 1959.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›WATCH FOR HORSES OR BIG GAME ANIMALS ON RY.
›PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A/S IS A TRAILHEAD FOR WILDERNESS AREAS.
›LOW AREA NORTH SIDE OF RWY APROX 1100' FROM APP END RWY 25-USE CAUTION.
›RWY 07 FIRST 800 FT UNMARKED EXC THR.
›RUNWAY CONE WIDTH MAY VARY. FIRST 2400 FT MARKED WITH WHITE CONES 200 FT APART.
›SUMMER PHONE 406-758-5376.
›FIRST 400 FT OF RY 25 IS UNEVEN-BOUNCY-ROUGH.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K8U2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K8U2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K8U2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K8U2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K8U2?
K8U2 sits at 4,855 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K8U2?
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.