Cut Bank International Airport

CTB · KCTB · Cut Bank, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,858 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,300 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:39 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:31 AM11:31Z
Sunrise06:07 AM12:07Z
Sunset09:03 PM03:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:39 PM03:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:39 PM → 05:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:03 PM → 05:07 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 049°downwind 319°base 229°final 139°45° entry14233205

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
139° mag · 152° true
Dimensions
5,300 × 75 ft
TPA
4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 319°) on the 45° at 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
3,858 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
3,858 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 27.5k, Double wheel 37.5k. PCN 10.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
133.4 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
285.4GREAT FALLS RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

CTB 113.35
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CTB · Cut Bank VOR/DME 113.35 · 80Y Low r315° / 3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCTB / CTB
Coordinates
48.6087, -112.3782
Elevation
3,858 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.025 · ☎ 406-873-2939
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Great Falls Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CTB
Attendance
ALL 0830-1730
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Customs / AOE
Yes
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1941/09
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 & 14/32; REIL RWY 32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 23; VASI RWY 32 OPR CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 23: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: VASI.

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CUT BANK AND GLACIER COUNTY
P.O. BOX 130, CUT BANK, MT
406-873-8683
Manager
TOM REDFIELD
P.O. BOX 130, CUT BANK, MT
406-873-8683
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 406-873-8683 OR 406-849-4245 CELL.
  • 24 HOUR CUSTOMS AVBL ON CALL-OUT 406-335-9610 EXT. 314.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -28C.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 & 14/32; REIL RWY 32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 23; VASI RWY 32 OPR CONSLY.

Contact

  • EMAIL: CBAA_MT@YAHOO.COM
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About KCTB

Cut Bank International Airport (CTB · KCTB) is an airport in Cut Bank, MT, at 3,858 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCTB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCTB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCTB?

Cut Bank International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCTB?

Cut Bank International Airport is in Cut Bank, MT, at an elevation of 3,858 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.6087, -112.3782.

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