Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64), Montana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Stanford, Montana, sitting at 4,328 feet elevation and serving light business aviation traffic in the region around Lewistown and Harlowtown. The field is unattended on an irregular schedule, and pilots without prior local knowledge should expect to coordinate directly with the airport manager for field condition information. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport, KGTF, located about 51 nautical miles away.
Runways
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,200 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Great Falls International (KGTF), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field recorded 39 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at S64 is concentrated in the fall months, with October and November each recording more operations than any other month in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 8 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field averages 5.0 days above 90°F in July and 27.7 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.6°F, and December the coldest, at 37.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The PAPI on Runway 30 and the medium intensity runway lights on Runway 12/30 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Field conditions are not reported; contact the airport manager for current conditions.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field has four airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Lewistown Municipal (KLWT), 31.75 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at S64?
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64) has two runways. Runway 12/30 is paved with asphalt, measuring 4,200 feet long and 75 feet wide. Runway 07/25 is a 1,600-foot turf strip, 100 feet wide. The paved runway is the primary option for business aircraft given its length and surface.
Is fuel available at Stanford / Biggerstaff Field?
Fuel data is not confirmed for Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64) in current records. The field operates on an irregular attendance schedule, so any fuel service would depend on the airport manager being present. Pilots should plan for the possibility that fuel is not available and confirm directly with the airport manager before relying on it.
Does S64 have customs clearance onsite?
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64) does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KGTF, located approximately 50.59 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through KGTF rather than expecting service at S64 itself.
What lighting is available at Stanford / Biggerstaff Field for night operations?
Stanford / Biggerstaff Field (S64) has a PAPI on Runway 30 and medium intensity runway lights on Runway 12/30, both activated via CTAF. There is no tower, so pilots self-announce and control the lighting themselves through the common frequency. No lighting is noted for the turf Runway 07/25.