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KGTF

Great Falls International Airport
Great Falls, Montana, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2023

Location

FAA Identifier:	GTF
Lat/Long:	47-28-56.2774N 111-22-13.0059W 47-28.937957N 111-22.216765W 47.4822993,-111.3702794 (estimated)
Elevation:	3680 ft. / 1121.7 m (surveyed)
Variation:	13E (2020)
From city:	3 miles SW of GREAT FALLS, MT
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -7 during Standard Time)
Zip code:	59404

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	04/1940
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
FSS:	GREAT FALLS FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	GTF (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator:	yes
Segmented circle:	yes
Lights:	REIL RWY 21 OPR CONSLY WHEN RWY LGTS ARE ON. RWY LGTS CTLD BY TWR.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index B
Airline operations:	INDEX LEVEL C ARFF CAPABILITY IS AVBL AT ALL TIMES.
International operations:	international airport of entry

Airport Communications

UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	126.6 269.0
WX ASOS:	126.6 (406-454-7551)
GREAT FALLS GROUND:	121.7 348.6
GREAT FALLS TOWER:	118.7 282.2
GREAT FALLS APPROACH:	128.6 379.175 290.3 380.3
GREAT FALLS DEPARTURE:	128.6 379.175 290.3 380.3
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	121.7 348.6
EMERG:	121.5 243.0
TRSA:	128.6 379.175

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance		VOR name		Freq		Var
GTFr025/2.6		GREAT FALLS VORTAC		115.10		16E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 3/21

Dimensions:

10502 x 150 ft. / 3201 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 58 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	116.0
Double wheel:	225.0
Double tandem:	424.0
Dual double tandem:	915.0, FOR DC-10-40 AND B747.

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 3

RUNWAY 21

Latitude:

47-28.160583N

47-29.381565N

Longitude:

111-23.029772W

111-21.227725W

Elevation:

3680.0 ft.

3659.3 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

032 magnetic, 045 true

212 magnetic, 225 true

Declared distances:

TORA:10502 TODA:10502 ASDA:10502 LDA:10502

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown, midfield, rollout

Approach lights:

ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, lighted

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

25 ft. road, 1300 ft. from runway, 645 ft. right of centerline, 43:1 slope to clear

none

Runway 17/35

Dimensions:

6030 x 150 ft. / 1838 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 30 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	87.0
Double wheel:	140.0
Double tandem:	245.0
Dual double tandem:	245.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 17

RUNWAY 35

Latitude:

47-29.724462N

47-28.732762N

Longitude:

111-22.369817W

111-22.370293W

Elevation:

3640.2 ft.

3667.9 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

167 magnetic, 180 true

347 magnetic, 360 true

Displaced threshold:

230 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:6030 TODA:6030 ASDA:6030 LDA:5800

TORA:5400 TODA:5400 ASDA:5400 LDA:5400

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

10 ft. road, 345 ft. from runway, 266 ft. left of centerline, 14:1 slope to clear

none

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	GREAT FALLS INTL ARPT AUTH 2800 TERMINAL DR GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-5599 Phone 406-727-3404
Manager:	JOHN FAULKNER 2800 TERMINAL DRIVE GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-5599 Phone 406-727-3404

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:		84
Single engine airplanes:		58
Multi engine airplanes:		10
Jet airplanes:		3
Helicopters:		5
Military aircraft:		8

Aircraft operations: avg 95/day *
32%	air taxi
23%	transient general aviation
17%	local general aviation
16%	military
11%	commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2018

Additional Remarks

-	TWY C UNRSTD WT AND AVBL FOR TAXIING ACFT.
-	MILITARY: ANG: OPR 1400-2330Z++ MON-THU, LTD FRI, CLOSED SAT-SUN AND HOL. BASE OPS DSN 791-0192, C406-791-0192. NO TRAN SVC SAT, SUN, HOL OR AFTER 2300Z++ MON-FRI. ACFT RQR ASSISTANCE CTC 288.9. RCR INFO AVBL FR BASE OPS.
-	MILITARY: ANG: LTD TRAN SVC ONLY AVBL FOR ACFT PARTICIPATING IN ANG OPS WITH PRIOR COORDINATION (PPR).
-	BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
-	MILITARY: ANG: USAF BASH - EXP INCREASED MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ACT (PHASE II) MAR-MAY AND SEP-DEC, SR-.5 TO SS+.5.
-	MILITARY: ANG: NSTD WHITE EQPT TOOL BOX LCTN PAINTED ON RAMP.
-	MILITARY: ANG: FUEL: A++ AVBL AT ANG.

Instrument Procedures

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NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 23 March 2023 at 0901Z to 20 April 2023 at 0900Z.

IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 03		download (275KB)
ILS RWY 03 (SA CAT I)		download (267KB)
ILS RWY 03 (CAT II - III)		download (280KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 03		download (334KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 21		download (318KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17		download (229KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35		download (238KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 03		download (274KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 21		download (265KB)
VOR RWY 03		download (239KB)
VOR RWY 21		download (221KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (422KB)

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S01 - Conrad Airport (48 nm NW)
KHLN - Helena Regional Airport (58 nm SW)
KSBX - Shelby Airport (67 nm N)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 30-Mar-2023

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:38	12:38
Sunrise	07:09	13:09
Sunset	19:51	01:51
Evening civil twilight	20:22	02:22

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	30-Mar-2023 14:17:43
Local (UTC-6)	30-Mar-2023 08:17:43

METAR

KGTF	301353Z 35004KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR FEW007 BKN014 OVC023 M04/M04 A2967 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 2 SLP091 P0002 T10391044
KGFA 8nm E	301330Z AUTO 03003KT 2 3/4SM -SN BR OVC005 M04/M05 A2968 RMK AO2 VIS 2 3/4V4 SLP089 $

TAF

KGTF	301140Z 3012/3112 34006KT 6SM -SN BR BKN008 TEMPO 3013/3017 1SM -SN BR SCT008 BKN015 FM301700 01009KT 4SM -SN BR SCT012 BKN025 TEMPO 3017/3021 1SM BR BKN015 FM302100 35011KT 3SM BR SCT012 BKN020 TEMPO 3021/3024 1SM -SN BR SCT008 BKN012 FM310600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT005 BKN012
KGFA 8nm E	301200Z 3012/3118 VRB06KT 9000 -SN OVC006 620065 510022 QNH2960INS TEMPO 3014/3023 4800 -SN OVC002 620025 BECMG 3022/3023 VRB06KT 8000 -RASN OVC010 620105 510022 QNH2962INS BECMG 3100/3101 VRB06KT 9000 -SN OVC005 620055 510022 QNH2967INS TEMPO 3106/3112 1000 BR BECMG 3112/3113 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW026 FEW040 SCT060 510032 QNH2969INS TX00/3022Z TNM04/3012Z

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

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Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

UNICOM 122.95
406-453-7613
toll-free 800-843-7613
[web site]
[email]

Although Holman Aviation provides competitive fuel pricing, it's our unparalleled service that sets us apart from other FBOs. Whether it's giving your aircraft a quick turn or assisting customers with a longer stay, Holman Aviation's staff provides our clients with prompt and courteous red carpet service.

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$6.95		$5.95
GUARANTEED

5 read write

UNICOM 122.95
406-727-0663
toll-free 877-388-1235
[web site]
[email]

As a full service FBO, Great Falls Jet Center promises to provide the lowest fuel prices on the field and quality service for all our customers. From quick turns, lav-service and GPU service to catering, hotel rooms, and rental cars, our friendly staff will always be delighted to help with any service you require.

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100LL

Jet A

$6.90

$5.90

GUARANTEED

MEMBERS
ONLY
Discounts

1 read write

FS=Full service

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Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

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HTC Montana Limousine

406-437-8585
406-363-4485
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[email]

Ground transportation

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