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53U — Ferndale Airfield

Ferndale Airfield

Non-ToweredBigfork, MT • 3,060' MSL

53U WeatherLive METAR & TAF

53U Runways1 runway

53U has 1 runway. The longest is 15/33 at 3,500 ft × 95 ft (turf).

15/33No runway lights3,500 ft × 95 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

53U Field Data

53U field elevation is 3,060 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at 53U is 4,060 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation3,060 ft MSL
Pattern altitude4,060 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

53U Frequencies

CTAF 122.9 MHz — 53U is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.9

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Frequently Asked About 53U

Is 53U (Ferndale Airfield) a towered airport?

No, 53U is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.

How long is the runway at 53U?

53U has 1 runway (15/33). The longest runway is 3,500 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 53U?

53U uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 4,060 feet MSL at a field elevation of 3,060 feet.

What is the elevation of 53U?

53U (Ferndale Airfield) has a field elevation of 3,060 feet MSL.

Where is 53U located?

53U (Ferndale Airfield) is located in Bigfork, MT.