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3U8 — Big Sandy Airport

Big Sandy Airport

Non-ToweredBig Sandy, MT • ICAO: K3U8 • 2,700' MSL

3U8 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

3U8 Runways3 runways

3U8 has 3 runways. The longest is 6/24 at 3,570 ft × 60 ft (asphalt).

6/24Lighted3,570 ft × 60 ftAsphalt
13/31No runway lights2,100 ft × 100 ftGrass
18/36No runway lights1,430 ft × 55 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

3U8 Field Data

3U8 field elevation is 2,700 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at 3U8 is 3,500 ft MSL (800 ft AGL). Fuel available at 3U8: 100LL.

Field elevation2,700 ft MSL
Pattern altitude3,500 ft MSL800 ft AGL · published
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

3U8 Frequencies

CTAF 122.9 MHz — 3U8 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.9

Fly to K3U8

Check K3U8 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

Frequently Asked About 3U8

Is 3U8 (Big Sandy Airport) a towered airport?

No, 3U8 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.

How long is the runway at 3U8?

3U8 has 3 runways (6/24, 13/31, 18/36). The longest runway is 3,570 feet.

Which runway is longest at 3U8?

Runway 6/24 is the longest at 3U8 — 3,570 ft × 60 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 3U8?

3U8 publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 feet AGL — about 3,500 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does 3U8 have fuel?

Yes. 3U8 (Big Sandy Airport) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of 3U8?

3U8 (Big Sandy Airport) has a field elevation of 2,700 feet MSL.

Where is 3U8 located?

3U8 (Big Sandy Airport) is located in Big Sandy, MT.