KS85
Big Sky Field
Culbertson, MontanaElevation 1,954 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 08
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26
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 Sky Field is in Culbertson, Montana. Field elevation 1,954 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT JASPER
Manager phone406-787-5271
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKS85
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.1533, -104.5040
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
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
›ON CALL ALL HOURS 406-787-6680/0660.
›SELF SERVICE CREDIT CARD 24/7
›2,876 FT TWRS 3.5 MIS NW.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 08/26 & PAPI RY 26 - CTAF.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KS85 have a METAR?
Yes. KS85 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KS85 have a TAF?
When KS85 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 KS85?
KS85 sits at 1,954 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KS85?
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.