KU05
Riddick Field
Philipsburg, MontanaElevation 5,212 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16180°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34360°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
Riddick Field is in Philipsburg, Montana. Field elevation 5,212 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDONOVAN JONES
Manager phone406-303-1230
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKU05
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.3194, -113.3050
Distance from city1 NM SE
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
›PAVEMENT IS SPALLING, MAJOR CRACK PROPIGATION THROUGHOUT. MULTIPLE EDGE FRACTURES.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 - CTAF.
›SN REMOVAL INTMT.
›PROVIDE OWN ROPES.
›MARKINGS FADED
›MARKINGS FADED
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›BEACON U/S
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KU05 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KU05. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KU05 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KU05. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KU05?
KU05 sits at 5,212 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KU05?
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.