COLSTRIP (M46)
Colstrip, Montana · Rosebud County · 3 miles SW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierM46
Elevation3427.6 ft MSL
Latitude45.85283° N
Longitude106.70928° W
Magnetic variation13E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft10
Planned development (2025–29)$1,203,333
Sectional chartBILLINGS
ARTCCSalt Lake City Center
Flight ServiceGreat Falls
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1990/11
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGTF
AttendedON CALL
ManagerBrian Schwend
Manager phone406-351-1261
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,100 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 06: P2L · 24: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.7 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
| MILES CITY RCAG | 126.85 | — |
| MILES CITY RCAG | 305.2 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3PT · 406-748-3849
Airport remarks
- HILL 1550' FM RY 24 END 600' LEFT & 93' ABOVE RY THR.
- 700 FT POWER PLANT STACKS 4.5 NM NE OF ARPT.
- PHONE AVAIL ON ARPT.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -34C.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT PAPI 06 & 24 - CTAF; MIRL RWY 06/24 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-0100; AFT 0100 ACTVT - CTAF.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

