Airport information
- FAA LID
- S59
- Coordinates
- 48.2838, -115.4900
- Elevation
- 2,601 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17E
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- NOTAM facility
- GTF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Distance from city
- 7 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 09:46 PM | 03:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:28 PM | 04:28Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:28 PM → 04:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:46 PM → 04:41 AM
Plan a flight from S59
Runway 15/33
5,003 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good) 15
- Heading
- 148° mag · 165° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
33
- Heading
- 328° mag · 345° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3.75°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | 123.5 | SEATTLE CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Charter
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY & COUNTY
512 CALIFORNIA AVE, LIBBY, MT
406-293-2310
Manager
ROB FOX
5136 FARM TO MARKET RD, LIBBY, MT
(406) 334-0969
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
- 3-6 FT BERM 180 FT FM THR 71 FT R OF CNTRLN.
- TREES IN PRI SFC CREATE APCH SLP LESS THAN 1:1.
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