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8U1

Sand Springs Strip · Sand Springs

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,180 ft / 969 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 2,400 ft · TURF-FUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sand Springs Strip (8U1), located in Sand Springs, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,180 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sand Springs Strip
ICAO / IATA
8U1 / —
Municipality
Sand Springs
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,180 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: ° / °
RWY 10
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGGW
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140 km / 76 nm
KMLS
Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field
144 km / 78 nm
KLWT
Lewistown Municipal Airport
149 km / 80 nm
KBILILS
Billings Logan International Airport
165 km / 89 nm
KOLF
L M Clayton Airport
182 km / 98 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026