Sher-Wood Airport

PWD · KPWD · Plentywood, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,264 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,900 ft 12/30
Runways
3
Mag var
10E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:09 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise05:35 AM11:35Z
Sunset08:32 PM02:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:09 PM03:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:09 PM → 04:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 04:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 032°downwind 302°base 212°final 122°45° entry121626303408

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
122° mag · 132° true
Dimensions
3,900 × 75 ft
TPA
3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 302°) on the 45° at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
2,252 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
28 ft
TDZ elevation
2,252 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
126.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
305.2WATFORD CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPWD / PWD
Coordinates
48.7903, -104.5340
Elevation
2,264 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
BILLINGS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 135.025 · ☎ 406-765-2149
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
1958/11
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - OPR DUSK-DAWN; AFT DAWN ACTVT PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 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
Fuel available
100LL
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 PLENTWOOD & SHER CTY
100 WEST LAUREL AVE, PLENTYWOOD, MT
406-765-3403
Manager
MARY LYNCH
100 W. LAUREL AVE., PLENTYWOOD, MT
(406) 765-3403
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • RWY 8/26 NOT MNTND IN WINTER MONTHS - NO SN REMOVAL.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • RWY 12/30 INTMT SN REMOVAL - BE ALERT DURG WINTER MONTHS

Lighting

  • PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - OPR DUSK-DAWN; AFT DAWN ACTVT PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC CREDIT CARD FUEL FAC.

Attendance

  • CALL FOR CONDS (SHERIDAN CTY DISPATCH 406-765-1200), 406-765-7655, OR 406-765-3403).
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About KPWD

Sher-Wood Airport (PWD · KPWD) is an airport in Plentywood, MT, at 2,264 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPWD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPWD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KPWD?

Sher-Wood Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 3,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPWD?

Sher-Wood Airport is in Plentywood, MT, at an elevation of 2,264 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.7903, -104.5340.

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