FERNDALE AIRFIELD (53U)
Bigfork, Montana · Flathead County · 3 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifier53U
Elevation3072 ft MSL
Latitude48.06047° N
Longitude114.00117° W
Magnetic variation18E
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceGreat Falls
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1976/06
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGTF
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerRob Ratkowski
Manager phone406-257-5994
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,500 × 95 ft | Turf (good) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- CALL FOR RPRS: 406-253-5688
- PROVIDED COMPATIBLE INGRESS/EGRESS ARE ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO AVOID CONGESTED AREAS AND ASSUME SAFETY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY ON THE SURFACE.
- SNOW REMOVAL MAY BE DELAYED CALL FOR CONDITIONS 406-257-5994.
- RWY 15 +100 FT TREES 1570 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN; RWY 33 +80 FT TREES 1500 FT FM END OF RWY; RWY 15 +15 FT ROAD 250 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN.
- TREES IN TRANSITION SFC BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
- FREE BICYCLES FOR ARPT USE LCTD IN STORAGE SHED. TO ACCESS USE EMERG FREQ ON LOCK.
- RWY 33 +50 FT TREE ON CNTRLN 500 FT FM END OF RWY AT 10:1.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
