Bridger Municipal

6S1 · Bridger, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,720 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,400 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
15E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6S1. Nearby reporting stations: KRED (15 NM), KPOY (26 NM), KBIL (35 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:28 AM12:28Z
Sunrise06:58 AM12:58Z
Sunset07:21 PM01:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM01:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:21 PM → 05:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 175° true
Dimensions
3,400 × 42 ft
TPA
4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
120 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Tree, 30 ft, 262 ft from threshold, 96 ft L of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Nstd. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BIL 114.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BIL · Billings VORTAC 114.50 · 92X High r188° / 33.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6S1
Coordinates
45.2916, -108.9257
Elevation
3,720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GTF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/02
Distance from city
0 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT LIRL RY 16/34, PAPI RY 34 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 34: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BRIDGER/CARBON CO
PO BOX 368, BRIDGER, MT
406-662-3677
Manager
MARK DERUDDER
PO BOX 368, BRIDGER, MT
406-662-3505
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • DEER AND WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC BILLINGS APCH AT 406-255-2798

Runways

  • RWY 16 THR RELOCATED 120 FT FOR NGT OPS ONLY NOT MARKED.
  • RWY 34 DTHR MKD BY NRS; 2880 FT AVBL FOR NIGHT OPR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT LIRL RY 16/34, PAPI RY 34 - CTAF.
  • LIRL NSTD. WEST SIDE 57 FT FROM PAVEMENT EDGE; EAST SIDE 47 FT FROM PAVEMENT EDGE. EACH THR HAS 4 LGTS TOTAL.

Obstructions

  • RWY 16 +4 FT FENCE 140 FT FM END OF RWY, +15 FT ROAD 161 FT FM END OF RWY, ALL XNG RWY CNTRLN PERPENDICULAR. 9 FT SIGN 100 L CNTRLN 142 FT FM END OF RWY.
  • RWY 34 +4FT FENCE 65 FT L & PARL TO RWY; SIGN 66 FT L & 65 FT FM END OF RWY; +60 FT POLES IN TRANS SURF W SIDE OF RWY 34 THLD. RWY 34 3% UPHILL GRADE.
  • ACPH RATIO 50:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.

Contact

  • CELL # 406-698-3505

Nearby airports

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About 6S1

Bridger Municipal (6S1) is an airport in Bridger, MT, at 3,720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6S1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6S1 have a control tower?

No. Bridger Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 6S1?

Bridger Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6S1?

Bridger Municipal is in Bridger, MT, at an elevation of 3,720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2916, -108.9257.

More about 6S1

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 6S1 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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