Plains

S34 · Plains, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,467 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,650 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
18E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at S34. Nearby reporting stations: KTHM (16 NM), KMSO (47 NM), KGPI (57 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:17 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:50 AM12:50Z
Sunrise07:21 AM13:21Z
Sunset07:46 PM01:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:17 PM02:17Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:17 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:46 PM → 06:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 034°downwind 304°base 214°final 124°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
124° mag · 142° true
Dimensions
4,650 × 75 ft
TPA
3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
2,462 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
2,465 ft

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

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.1

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 r073° / 30 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S34
Coordinates
47.4736, -114.9071
Elevation
2,467 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.1 · ☎ 406-826-5784
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
1940/04
Distance from city
1 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 31: 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
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 · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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About S34

Plains (S34) is an airport in Plains, MT, at 2,467 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S34, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S34 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at S34?

Plains has 1 runway; the longest is 4,650 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S34?

Plains is in Plains, MT, at an elevation of 2,467 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.4736, -114.9071.

More about S34

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open S34 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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