1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
53U
Elevation
3,072 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
48.060, -114.001
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
3,072 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY
Coordinates
48.0605, -114.0012
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Weather Camera
Ferndale Airport
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 15 / 33 | 3,500 ft | 95 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | FERNDALE AIRFIELD | - | CTAF | - |
Airport Remarks
- CALL FOR RPRS: 406-253-5688
- PROVIDED COMPATIBLE INGRESS/EGRESS ARE ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO AVOID CONGESTED AREAS AND ASSUME SAFETY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY ON THE SURFACE.
- SNOW REMOVAL MAY BE DELAYED CALL FOR CONDITIONS 406-257-5994.
- RWY 15 +100 FT TREES 1570 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN; RWY 33 +80 FT TREES 1500 FT FM END OF RWY; RWY 15 +15 FT ROAD 250 FT FM END OF RWY ON CNTRLN.
- TREES IN TRANSITION SFC BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
- FREE BICYCLES FOR ARPT USE LCTD IN STORAGE SHED. TO ACCESS USE EMERG FREQ ON LOCK.
- RWY 33 +50 FT TREE ON CNTRLN 500 FT FM END OF RWY AT 10:1.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- DEP PROC STRAIGHT OUT THRU TPA OF 4072 FT MSL (1000 FT AGL).
- 15/33 NSTD MARKINGS - WHITE CONES MARK FULL RY LENGTH. RED TRAFFIC CONES MARK EACH RY THRESHOLD WITH 100 FOOT DISPLACED THRESHOLD
Nearby airports & facilities
53U
FERNDALE AIRFIELD
BIGFORK — <1 nm
2MT4
River Bend Ranch Heliport
Ferndale — 1 nm
65MT
Kootenai Helicopter Landing Zone
Bigfork — 2 nm
65MT
KOOTENAI HLZ
BIGFORK — 2 nm
93MT
MASONRY FLD
BIGFORK — 4 nm
93MT
MASONRY FLD
BIGFORK — 4 nm
MT61
TAYLOR HOMESTEAD
SOMERS — 7 nm
MT61
Taylor Homestead Airport
Somers — 7 nm
17MT
ABEL RANCH
KALISPELL — 8 nm
17MT
LAKESHORE HERITAGE AIRPARK
KALISPELL — 8 nm
22MT
WOUNDED BUCK RANCH
KALISPELL — 8 nm
22MT
WOUNDED BUCK RANCH
KALISPELL — 8 nm
Nearest airports
- 53U — FERNDALE AIRFIELD
BIGFORK
- 2MT4 — River Bend Ranch Heliport
Ferndale
- 65MT — Kootenai Helicopter Landing Zone
Bigfork
- 65MT — KOOTENAI HLZ
BIGFORK
- 93MT — MASONRY FLD
BIGFORK
Montana airports
53U Operational Overview
Location & Facility
FERNDALE AIRFIELD (53U) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in BIGFORK, Montana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,072 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 48.0605°N, 114.0012°W.
Runways
FERNDALE AIRFIELD has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 3,500 feet by 95 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
FERNDALE AIRFIELD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near FERNDALE AIRFIELD, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 53U?
53U is the ICAO identifier for FERNDALE AIRFIELD, a public-use airport located in BIGFORK, Montana, United States.
How many runways does FERNDALE AIRFIELD have?
FERNDALE AIRFIELD (53U) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 53U?
The field elevation of FERNDALE AIRFIELD is 3,072 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 53U?
No fuel types are currently listed for FERNDALE AIRFIELD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 53U?
The longest runway at FERNDALE AIRFIELD is 3,500 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 53U?
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Where is FERNDALE AIRFIELD located?
FERNDALE AIRFIELD (53U) is located in BIGFORK, Montana, United States, at an elevation of 3,072 ft MSL.
Does 53U have weather cameras?
Yes, 53U has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.