KS71
Edgar G Obie Airport
Chinook, MontanaElevation 2,416 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 08100°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26280°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
Edgar G Obie Airport is in Chinook, Montana. Field elevation 2,416 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerEDGAR OBIE JR.
Manager phone(406) 799-6516
AttendedDaily, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKS71
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.5921, -109.2510
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
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
›SELF SERVICE CREDIT CARD 24/7
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 DAWN-DUSK - CTAF. AFTER DUSK MIRL ON CONSLY TIL DAWN.
›226 FT AGL SMOKE STACK 1.1 MI FM 26 THR.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 05/15/59.
›CELL 406-799-6516
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KS71 have a METAR?
Yes. KS71 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KS71 have a TAF?
When KS71 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KS71?
KS71 sits at 2,416 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KS71?
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.