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K3U3

Bowman Field · Anaconda

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,034 ft / 1,534 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bowman Field (K3U3), located in Anaconda, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,034 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
Bowman Field
ICAO / IATA
K3U3 / —
Municipality
Anaconda
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,034 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,011 ft / 1,832 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,515 ft / 1,376 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 56.3° / 236.3°
RWY 04 (56.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (236.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
132.40 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KMSOILS
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KBZNILS
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KSMN
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026