Terry Airport (8U6), Montana
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Overview
Terry Airport, local identifier 8U6, is a small public-use field in Terry, Montana, serving mostly business aviation traffic under FAA TFMSC tracking. The airport is unattended and untowered, relying on CTAF and pilot-activated lighting for operations, with a single paved runway suited to light general aviation and business aircraft. Given its low annual operations count, it functions primarily as a point of access for the surrounding rural area rather than a high-traffic hub. Nearby fields, including Dawson Community and Frank Wiley Field, sit within roughly 30 nautical miles and provide additional regional options.
Runways
Terry Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,300 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Terry Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Williston Basin International (KXWA), 109 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Terry Airport recorded 14 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and April. Business aviation traffic at Terry Airport (8U6) is concentrated in January and April, with lighter activity spread across June, July, and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Terry Airport averages 15.1 days above 90°F in July, 30.9 freeze days in December and 1.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.1°F, and January the coldest, at 28.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Terry Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
A power line 35 feet high crosses the extended runway centerline 1,075 feet from the threshold, giving a 25:1 approach ratio. The power line is marked with marker globes.
PAPI for runway 08 and 26 is pilot-activated, as is MIRL for runway 08/26; use CTAF.
Snow removal is performed intermittently.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Terry Airport has three airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Dawson Community (KGDV), 30.02 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at Terry Airport (8U6)?
Terry Airport, identifier 8U6, has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 4,300 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface. There is no tower, and the field operates unattended, with pilots using CTAF for traffic coordination and pilot-activated PAPI and MIRL lighting on both runway ends.
Is fuel available at 8U6 Terry Airport?
Fuel type and availability are not listed in current data for Terry Airport (8U6). Pilots planning a stop should confirm fuel status directly before arrival. The field is unattended, so any fuel service, if present, would be self-serve rather than staffed. Terry sits at 2,283 feet elevation in Montana.
Does Terry Airport (8U6) have on-site customs clearance?
Terry Airport (8U6) does not have on-site customs. The nearest customs point is Northern Great Plains Regional / Williston, listed under ICAO code KXWA, roughly 109 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to route their clearance through that facility rather than at Terry itself.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of at Terry Airport (8U6)?
Terry Airport (8U6) has a power line obstruction 35 feet high, located 1,075 feet from the runway threshold on the extended centerline, giving an approach ratio of 25:1. The line is marked with marker globes for visibility. Pilots flying the 08/26 runway should account for this obstacle on approach, particularly at night or in reduced visibility.