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3U7 · Augusta, MT · 5,434 ft elevation · var 18E · Towered

Airport information

FAA LID
3U7
Coordinates
47.4809, -112.8709
Elevation
5,434 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
GTF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1965/03
Distance from city
19 W

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:53 AM10:53Z
Sunrise05:34 AM11:34Z
Sunset09:32 PM03:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:13 PM04:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:13 PM → 04:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:32 PM → 04:34 AM

Plan a flight from 3U7

Runway 12/30

6,000 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Poor)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 80k, Dual tandem 140k.

12
Heading
122° mag · 140° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
30
Heading
302° mag · 320° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
CTAF122.9

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Services

Parking
tiedowns

Ownership & management

Owner
U S FOREST SERVICE
LEWIS & CLARK NATNL FOREST, CHOTEAU, MT
406-791-7700
Manager
BJORN TROBERG
HELENA & LEWIS & CLARK NAT FORESTS, 2880 SKYWAY DRIVE, HELENA, MT
(406) 495-3832

Remarks FAA

  • WI LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL FOREST.
  • SNOW REMOVAL NA.
  • MTS PARL E & W; IN TRSN SFC.
  • SVCS NA.
  • FONE NA; CABIN 1 MI NW.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • 3 WDI; BOTH ENDS & MIDPT.
  • PSBL MOD-SVR CROSSWIND & TURB.
  • RISES UPHILL 120 FT; RISING TRRN BYD.
  • RCMDD DEP COND PMTG.
  • +58 FT TREES ON CNTRLN.
  • +250 FT TREES ON CNTRLN.
  • 33:1 TO THR. +65 FT TREES 0-150 FT R 2150 FT FM RWY END.
  • LRG CRACKS & WEEDS FULL LEN.

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