Bowman Field (3U3), Montana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bowman Field (3U3) is an unattended public airport in Anaconda, Montana, sitting at 5,034 feet elevation. Business aviation traffic here is light, drawn mainly by two paved runways serving general aviation in southwestern Montana.
Runways
Bowman Field has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 6,010 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bowman Field has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bowman Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bert Mooney (KBTM), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bowman Field recorded 142 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Bowman Fld concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 37 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bowman Field averages 5.6 days above 90°F in July, 30.3 freeze days in December and 4.6 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.7°F, and December the coldest, at 34.4°F.
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bowman Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
PAPI is pilot-activated for runways 04, 17, 22, and 35. MIRL for runways 04/22 and 17/35 is also activated via CTAF.
Check the FAA weather camera website or contact the airport manager for current runway conditions.
PCR VALUE: 150/F/D/X/T
An unlighted hazardous stack, 585 feet AGL, is located 3.2 nautical miles southwest of the airport.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -25C.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
AWOS is available on 124.175 MHz.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bowman Field has five airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Deer Lodge-City-County, 14.71 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 3U3
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at Bowman Field (3U3)?
Bowman Field (3U3) stocks 100LL only, with no Jet A on the field. The airport is unattended, so fuel access depends on self-service arrangements rather than staffed hours.
What runways does 3U3 have?
3U3, also known as Bowman Field in Anaconda, Montana, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is 6,010 feet by 75 feet, and runway 04/22 is 4,074 feet by 60 feet.
Is Bowman Field a customs airport of entry?
Bowman Field (3U3) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is KBTM, located 19.5 nautical miles away.