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Shelby Airport

SBX · KSBX · Shelby, MT · 3,443 ft elevation · var 15E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSBX / SBX
Coordinates
48.5407, -111.8710
Elevation
3,443 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
GTF
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/10
Distance from city
2 N

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
04:43 AM10:43Z
Sunrise05:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset09:33 PM03:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:15 PM04:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:15 PM → 04:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:33 PM → 04:25 AM

Plan a flight from KSBX

Runway 05/23

5,005 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 15k.

05
Heading
050° mag · 65° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
23
Heading
230° mag · 245° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 11/29

3,701 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 15k.

11
Heading
114° mag · 129° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
29
Heading
294° mag · 309° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D133.4SALT LAKE CNTR
RDO122.2GREAT FALLS RDO
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CTB · Cut BankVORTAC114.40r077° / 18.8 NM

Approaches

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
TOOLE COUNTY
226 1ST ST. SOUTH, SHELBY, MT
406-424-8310
Manager
JERRY LARSON JR
PO BOX 210, SHELBY, MT
(406) 450-2463

Remarks FAA

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY EDGES MKD WITH REFLECTORS.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 11/29-CTAF.
  • FOR FUEL AFTER HRS CALL 406-450-2461 OR 406-450-2463. SELF SVC CREDIT CARD FOR 100LL & JET A+. FUEL TRUCK AVBL FOR JET A+.

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