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Small airport

Big Sandy Airport

ICAO K3U8Local 3U8🇺🇸 Big Sandy
Coordinates
48.1632°N, 110.1157°W
Elevation
2,700 ft (823 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
11.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
21:15
Civil dusk
21:54

About 15h 35m 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 Big Sandy Airport

Big Sandy Airport is a public use airport in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. It is owned by the Town of Big Sandy and located one nautical mile (2 km) south of its central business district. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 243,570 ft / 1,088 m60 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 312,100 ft / 640 m100 ftGrsUnlitOpen
18 / 361,430 ft / 436 m55 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Sandy Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Sandy Airport located?

Big Sandy Airport is small airport located in Big Sandy, United States, at an elevation of 2,700 ft (823 m).

How many runways does Big Sandy Airport have?

Big Sandy Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,570 ft / 1,088 m.

What time zone is Big Sandy Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Big Sandy Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Sandy Airport is approximately 11.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Sandy Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Sandy Airport is Sorenson Airport (13MT), about 21.5 nm to the n, followed by Havre City County Airport and Fort Benton Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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