TOWNSEND (8U8)
Townsend, Montana · Broadwater County · 2 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifier8U8
Elevation3897.2 ft MSL
Latitude46.33123° N
Longitude111.48259° W
Magnetic variation16E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft21
Planned development (2025–29)$2,833,333
Sectional chartGREAT FALLS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceGreat Falls
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1941/05
Fuel available100LL
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGTF
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerDwight Thompson
Manager phone406-220-0736
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,000 × 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 17: P2L · 35: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
Airport remarks
- ARPT ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
- TWY MKD WITH REFLECTORS.
- INTMT SNOW REMOVAL ON RY 17/35.
- FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 17/35 AND PAPI RYS 17 & 35 - CTAF.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
