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Small airport

Canyon Ferry Airport

ICAO 8U9🇺🇸 Townsend
Coordinates
46.4188°N, 111.5770°W
Elevation
3,840 ft (1,170 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
11.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
21:16
Civil dusk
21:54

About 15h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Canyon Ferry Airport

Canyon Ferry Airport is a small airport in Townsend, United States. It sits at an elevation of 3,840 ft (1,170 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft / 975 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Townsend Airport (K8U8), about 6.5 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced3,200 ft / 975 m75 ftTreated-eUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Townsend AirportK8U8
6.5 nm SE (143°)
Elk Meadows Ranch Airport8MT4
7.7 nm NNE (25°)
Clover Crest AirparkUS-1150
12.4 nm ESE (103°)
Dog Leg AirportUS-8428
13 nm NW (320°)
M4 StripUS-1985
15.1 nm WNW (301°)
Helena Regional AirportHLN
20.2 nm NW (304°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Canyon Ferry Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canyon Ferry Airport located?

Canyon Ferry Airport is small airport located in Townsend, United States, at an elevation of 3,840 ft (1,170 m).

How many runways does Canyon Ferry Airport have?

Canyon Ferry Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Canyon Ferry Airport in?

Canyon Ferry Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Canyon Ferry Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Canyon Ferry Airport is approximately 11.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Canyon Ferry Airport?

The nearest airport to Canyon Ferry Airport is Townsend Airport (K8U8), about 6.5 nm to the se, followed by Elk Meadows Ranch Airport and Clover Crest Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Canyon Ferry Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.