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Small airport

Shelby Airport

IATA SBXICAO KSBXLocal SBX🇺🇸 Shelby
Coordinates
48.5407°N, 111.8710°W
Elevation
3,443 ft (1,049 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
12° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
21:23
Civil dusk
22:03

About 15h 38m 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 Shelby Airport

Shelby Airport is a county-owned airport two miles north of Shelby, in Toole County, Montana. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 called it a general aviation airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KSBX

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 235,005 ft / 1,526 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 293,701 ft / 1,128 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSALT LAKE CNTR133.400 MHz
RDOGREAT FALLS RDO122.200 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 (2)

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
Obstacle3,822 ft
Obstacle3,829 ft
Obstacle3,776 ft
Obstacle3,842 ft
Obstacle3,780 ft
Obstacle3,816 ft
Obstacle3,822 ft
Obstacle3,842 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shelby Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shelby Airport?

The ICAO code for Shelby Airport is KSBX, and its IATA code is SBX.

Where is Shelby Airport located?

Shelby Airport is small airport located in Shelby, United States, at an elevation of 3,443 ft (1,049 m).

How many runways does Shelby Airport have?

Shelby Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,005 ft / 1,526 m.

What time zone is Shelby Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shelby Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shelby Airport 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 Shelby Airport?

The nearest airport to Shelby Airport is Torgerson Airport (06MT), about 9.8 nm to the w, followed by Hellinger Airport and Cut Bank International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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