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Ronan Airport

3 miles N of Ronan, MT · FAA Identifier: 7S0 · Elevation: 3086 ft MSL

Airport Overview

Ronan Airport (7S0)

Ronan Airport (7S0) is a public-use general aviation airport located three miles north of the town of Ronan in the heart of the Mission Valley. The airport has been open since November 1952 and serves the surrounding agricultural community and region.

Ronan Airport is the administrative hub of the Lake County Joint Airport Board. The Ronan Airport Lounge hosts monthly board meetings, which are open to the public.

The Mission Valley offers stunning views of both the Mission Mountain Range and Flathead Lake, making Ronan a scenic waypoint for pilots traveling through northwest Montana.

Aerial view of Ronan Airport (7S0)

Quick Facts

FAA Identifier
7S0
Location
3 miles N of Ronan, MT 59864
Coordinates
47-34.030367N
114-06.064333W
Elevation
3086 ft MSL
Activated
November 1952
Status
Open to public

Board Meetings Here

Monthly board meetings are held at the Ronan Airport Lounge. 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 PM. Open to the public.

View meeting details →

Runway

Designation
RWY 16/34
Length
4800 ft
Width
75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge Lights
Medium Intensity
PAPI
2-light, both ends

Fuel & Services

  • 100LL Fuel Available
  • JET A + PRIST Fuel Available
  • 24-hour self-service
  • Minor airframe service
  • Minor powerplant service
  • Tiedown parking

Hangars & Ground Leases

Contact the airport manager directly for hangar rental and ground lease information.

Contact for Info

Airport Lounge

Board meetings are held here — 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Open to the public.

Meeting Details

Communications & Lighting

Radio & Weather

Frequencies

CTAF / UNICOM
122.8

Weather (AWOS)

AWOS III on-field
119.925
Website
k7s0.awosnet.com

Lighting

Beacon
White-green, dusk–dawn
Runway Lights
MIRL, auto 1600–2100
After 2100
Key CTAF 122.8
Wind Indicator
Lighted
Segmented Circle
Yes

Runway Details

RWY 16/34 — Per-End Data

4,800 × 75 ft · Asphalt, good condition · Medium Intensity Edge Lights

Runway 16 (SE)

Heading
165° Magnetic / 180° True
Threshold Elevation
3,085.9 ft
Gradient
0.1%
Traffic Pattern
Left
PAPI
2-light, left side, 3.00°
Markings
Nonprecision, good condition
Obstructions
15 ft road, 1,125 ft from threshold

Runway 34 (NW)

Heading
345° Magnetic / 360° True
Threshold Elevation
3,079.3 ft
Gradient
0.1%
Traffic Pattern
Left
PAPI
2-light, left side, 3.00°
Markings
Nonprecision, good condition
Obstructions
None noted

Airport Operations

ATC, FSS & Notices

ATC & Services

Control Tower
None
ARTCC
Salt Lake City Center
FSS
Great Falls Flight Service
NOTAMs
GTF (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional Chart
Great Falls
Attendance
Unattended
Magnetic Variation
15° East

Notices & Remarks

  • Large seagulls on and in vicinity of runway
  • Taxiway reflectors in use

Navigation

Radio Navigation Aids

Type Name / ID Frequency Bearing / Dist Var
VOR/DME Kalispell (FCA) 113.20 R-163 / 31.1 nm 18°E
VOR/DME Missoula (MSO) 112.80 R-342 / 39.6 nm 17°E
NDB Konna (INE) 521 356° / 37.1 nm 17°E
NDB Smith Lake (SAK) 515 141° / 27.1 nm 15°E

Based Aircraft

Aircraft & Operations

Total Based Aircraft
43
Single Engine
42
Multi Engine
1
Avg. Weekly Operations
73
Transient GA
26%
Local GA
74%

Instrument Procedures

IFR Approaches

  • RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

    Published approach

  • RNAV (GPS) RWY 34

    Published approach

  • HANIM ONE (RNAV)

    Departure procedure

  • RONAN ONE (RNAV)

    Departure procedure

  • Special T/O Minimums

    Non-standard departure minimums apply

Always consult current FAA charts for flight planning. Procedures subject to change.

Planning Documents

Ronan Airport – Master Plan

Master plan documents including multiple chapters covering inventory, forecasts, and facility requirements for Ronan Airport (7S0).

Questions About Our Airports?

For hangar rentals and ground leases, contact the individual airport managers. Board meetings are open to the public and held monthly.