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Small airport

Bowman Field

ICAO K3U3Local 3U3🇺🇸 Anaconda
Coordinates
46.1531°N, 112.8680°W
Elevation
5,034 ft (1,534 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
12° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
21:16
Civil dusk
21:53

About 15h 16m 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 Bowman Field

Bowman Field is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the central business district of Anaconda, a city in Deer Lodge County, Montana, United States. It is owned by Anaconda City and Deer Lodge County.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 346,011 ft / 1,832 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 224,074 ft / 1,242 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRSALT LAKE CITY CNTR132.400 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Anaconda Smelter Stack584 ft5,778 ft
Obstacle4,957 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bowman Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowman Field located?

Bowman Field is small airport located in Anaconda, United States, at an elevation of 5,034 ft (1,534 m).

How many runways does Bowman Field have?

Bowman Field has 2 runways, the longest being 6,011 ft / 1,832 m.

What time zone is Bowman Field in?

Bowman Field is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bowman Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bowman Field is approximately 12° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bowman Field?

The nearest airport to Bowman Field is Deer Lodge City County Airport (K38S), about 14.7 nm to the nne, followed by Bert Mooney Airport and Jerry Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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