Thompson Falls Airport

THM · KTHM · Thompson Falls, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,467 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,200 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:47 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:47 AM11:47Z
Sunrise06:22 AM12:22Z
Sunset09:11 PM03:11Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:47 PM03:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:47 PM → 05:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:11 PM → 05:22 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 161°downwind 071°base 341°final 251°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
251° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
4,200 × 75 ft
TPA
3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.25°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 071°) on the 45° at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
2,467 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 104 ft, 1,900 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
2,467 ft

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

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

MLP 117.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MLP · Mullan Pass VOR/DME 117.80 · 125X High r050° / 16.4 NM

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTHM / THM
Coordinates
47.5735, -115.2810
Elevation
2,467 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
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
1944/12
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
AUTOMATED UNICOM AVBL ON 118.325; 3 CLICKS.; ACTVT PAPI RWY 8 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 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
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SANDERS COUNTY
PO BOX 519, THOMPSON FALLS, MT
406-827-6942
Manager
KIM ROBERTS
P.O. BOX 1204, THOMPSON FALLS, MT
406-827-3519
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • MKD PWR LINES 7 MI E MAINLAND TO BIG IS.
  • PHONE ON ARPT.
  • 100 FT SILO IN TRANS SFC NE SIDE OF RY.
  • WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT.
  • 300 FT CANDLESTICK FXD DIST MKRS IN TRANS SFC.
  • SN REMOVAL INTMT. CALL 406-546-6384 FOR RWY COND.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 8 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • ALTN PHONE 406-546-6384 OR 406-598-6227.
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About KTHM

Thompson Falls Airport (THM · KTHM) is an airport in Thompson Falls, MT, at 2,467 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTHM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTHM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTHM?

Thompson Falls Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTHM?

Thompson Falls Airport is in Thompson Falls, MT, at an elevation of 2,467 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.5735, -115.2810.

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