St. Ignatius Airport
1 mile NE of St. Ignatius, MT · FAA Identifier: 52S · Elevation: 3006 ft MSL
Airport Overview
St. Ignatius Airport (52S)
St. Ignatius Airport (52S) is a public-use general aviation airport located one mile northeast of the town of St. Ignatius in the southern Mission Valley. Open since August 1950, it sits at the foot of the spectacular Mission Mountain Range.
The airport offers pilots sweeping views of the Mission Mountains to the east and the broad Mission Valley below. Glacier National Park lies less than 100 miles to the north, making St. Ignatius an excellent staging point for mountain aviation adventures.
The town of St. Ignatius is home to the historic St. Ignatius Mission, one of the oldest churches in Montana, making the area a popular destination for both pilots and tourists.
Quick Facts
- FAA Identifier
- 52S
- Location
- 1 mile NE of St. Ignatius, MT 59865
- Coordinates
- 47-19.495833N
114-04.839817W - Elevation
- 3006 ft MSL
- Activated
- August 1950
- Status
- Open to public
Runway
- Designation
- RWY 8/26
- Length
- 2610 ft
- Width
- 60 ft
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Edge Lights
- Low Intensity
Fuel & Services
- 100LL Fuel Available
- 24-hour credit card self-service
- Minor airframe service
- Minor powerplant service
- Snow removal
- Courtesy car available
- Tiedown parking
- Pilots lounge next to fuel farm
Hangars & Contact
Information on hangar rentals and ground leases at St. Ignatius Airport may be obtained from the airport manager.
Planning Documents
St. Ignatius Airport – Master Plan
Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for St. Ignatius Airport (52S).
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.