Shelby Airport

SBX · KSBX · Shelby, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,443 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,005 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
15E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:37 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:29 AM11:29Z
Sunrise06:06 AM12:06Z
Sunset09:01 PM03:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:37 PM03:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:37 PM → 05:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:01 PM → 05:06 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 024°downwind 294°base 204°final 114°45° entry11232905

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
114° mag · 129° true
Dimensions
3,701 × 60 ft
TPA
4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 294°) on the 45° at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
3,420 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
31 ft
TDZ elevation
3,429 ft

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Cut Bank”
ASOS/AWOS
128.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Cut Bank”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.2 133.4 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 r077° / 18.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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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
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 128.325 · ☎ 406-434-2542
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
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

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 11/29-CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-light PAPI (left) · 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 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, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
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 · 5 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY EDGES MKD WITH REFLECTORS.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 11/29-CTAF.

Fuel

  • 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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About KSBX

Shelby Airport (SBX · KSBX) is an airport in Shelby, MT, at 3,443 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,005 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSBX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSBX have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSBX?

Shelby Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,005 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSBX?

Shelby Airport is in Shelby, MT, at an elevation of 3,443 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5407, -111.8710.

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