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S34 · Plains, MT · 2,467 ft elevation · var 18E · Towered

Airport information

FAA LID
S34
Coordinates
47.4735, -114.9071
Elevation
2,467 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
GTF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 NW

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
05:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise05:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset09:40 PM03:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:21 PM04:21Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:21 PM → 05:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:40 PM → 04:42 AM

Plan a flight from S34

Runway 13/31

4,650 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k, Double wheel 18k.

13
Heading
124° mag · 142° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
31
Heading
304° mag · 322° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
CTAF122.9

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MLP · Mullan PassVOR-DME117.80r068° / 30 NM

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
SANDERS COUNTY
PO BOX 519, THOMPSON FALLS, MT
406-370-6179
Manager
RANDY GARRISON
PO BOX 988, PLAINS, MT
406-370-6179

Remarks FAA

  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

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