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KSBX

Shelby Airport · Shelby

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,443 ft / 1,049 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.20 MHz (GREAT FALLS RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shelby Airport (KSBX), located in Shelby, 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 3,443 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
Shelby Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSBX / SBX
Municipality
Shelby
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,443 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,004 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 65° / 245°
RWY 05 (65°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (245°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,701 ft / 1,128 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 129° / 309°
RWY 11 (129°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (309°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SALT LAKE CNTR
133.40 MHz
RDO GREAT FALLS RDO
122.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KCTB
Cut Bank International Airport
38 km / 21 nm
KGTFILS
Great Falls International Airport
123 km / 67 nm
CYQL
Lethbridge County Airport
139 km / 75 nm
KHVR
Havre City County Airport
155 km / 84 nm
KGPIILS
Glacier Park International Airport
178 km / 96 nm

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