BIG SANDY (3U8)
Big Sandy, Montana · Chouteau County · 1 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifier3U8
Elevation2698.5 ft MSL
Latitude48.16344° N
Longitude110.11428° W
Magnetic variation16E
Pattern altitude800 ft
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft15
Planned development (2025–29)$2,486,666
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceGreat Falls
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1949/10
Fuel available100LL
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGTF
AttendedON CALL / ON CALL / ON CALL
ManagerJoe Essert
Manager phone970-222-5191
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,570 × 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 06: P2L · 24: P2L |
| 13/31 | 2,100 × 100 ft | Turf (good) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- ESTBD PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
- PWR LN MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

