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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.

Aerial view of St. Ignatius Airport (52S)

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
Note: 300 ft gravel/grass overrun on RWY 26 end. 40 ft uphill rise on RWY 08. Caution: migratory bird activity.

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.

Contact for Info

Planning Documents

St. Ignatius Airport – Master Plan

Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for St. Ignatius Airport (52S).

St. Ignatius Airport Layout Plan (ALP) 2013

PDF Document

View PDF

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.