1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
8U2
Elevation
4,856 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
48.080, -113.245
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
4,856 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY
Coordinates
48.0796, -113.2450
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Browning Starr School Airport
North · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total
32 NM away
Ferndale Airport
SouthEast · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
45 NM away
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 07 / 25 | 3,200 ft | 60 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | SCHAFER /USFS/ | - | CTAF | - |
Airport Remarks
- EST PRIOR TO 1959.
- LOW AREA NORTH SIDE OF RWY APROX 1100' FROM APP END RWY 25-USE CAUTION.
- WATCH FOR HORSES OR BIG GAME ANIMALS ON RY.
- TAKE OFF AND LAND RY 25 CONDITIONS PERMITTING.
- TREES AND TERRAIN IN TRANS SURFACE BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
- PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A/S IS A TRAILHEAD FOR WILDERNESS AREAS.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- SUMMER PHONE 406-758-5376.
- RWY 07 FIRST 800 FT UNMARKED EXC THR.
- RUNWAY CONE WIDTH MAY VARY. FIRST 2400 FT MARKED WITH WHITE CONES 200 FT APART.
- FIRST 400 FT OF RY 25 IS UNEVEN-BOUNCY-ROUGH.
Nearby airports & facilities
K8U2
Schafer USFS Airport
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8U4
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8U4
SPOTTED BEAR /USFS/
SPOTTED BEAR — 14 nm
0S1
MEADOW CREEK USFS
MEADOW CREEK — 15 nm
K0S1
MEADOW CREEK USFS
MEADOW CREEK — 15 nm
65MT
KOOTENAI HLZ
BIGFORK — 30 nm
65MT
Kootenai Helicopter Landing Zone
Bigfork — 30 nm
2MT4
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Ferndale — 30 nm
53U
FERNDALE AIRFIELD
BIGFORK — 30 nm
53U
FERNDALE AIRFIELD
BIGFORK — 30 nm
8S0
STARR-BROWNING AIRSTRIP
BROWNING — 32 nm
K8S0
Starr Browning Airstrip
Browning — 32 nm
Nearest airports
- K8U2 — Schafer USFS Airport
Hungry Horse
- 8U4 — Spotted Bear USFS Airport
Hungry Horse
- 8U4 — SPOTTED BEAR /USFS/
SPOTTED BEAR
- 0S1 — MEADOW CREEK USFS
MEADOW CREEK
- K0S1 — MEADOW CREEK USFS
MEADOW CREEK
Montana airports
8U2 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SCHAFER /USFS/ (8U2) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in SCHAFER, Montana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 48.0796°N, 113.2450°W.
Runways
SCHAFER /USFS/ has 1 runway. The longest runway (07/25) measures 3,200 feet by 60 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
SCHAFER /USFS/ is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SCHAFER /USFS/, 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 8U2?
8U2 is the ICAO identifier for SCHAFER /USFS/, a public-use airport located in SCHAFER, Montana, United States.
How many runways does SCHAFER /USFS/ have?
SCHAFER /USFS/ (8U2) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8U2?
The field elevation of SCHAFER /USFS/ is 4,856 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 8U2?
No fuel types are currently listed for SCHAFER /USFS/. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 8U2?
The longest runway at SCHAFER /USFS/ is 3,200 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 8U2?
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Where is SCHAFER /USFS/ located?
SCHAFER /USFS/ (8U2) is located in SCHAFER, Montana, United States, at an elevation of 4,856 ft MSL.
Does 8U2 have weather cameras?
8U2 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.