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Class GCabin Creek Landing Airport
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Aerial view · 97MT
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for 97MT — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at 97MT
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 3,400 ft. Max gradient: 0.65%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 036° | 3,400 ft | 50 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
| 20 | 303° | 3,400 ft | 50 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for 97MT, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom.
1 matched · 1 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting on 122.9: click mic to activate LIRL RWY 03/21. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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Pilot-controlled lighting on 122.9: click mic to activate LIRL RWY 03/21. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (1)
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Pilot-controlled lighting on 122.9: click mic to activate LIRL RWY 03/21. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
ACTVT LIRL RWY 03/21 - 122.9
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (1 sentence)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
Field profile
Use
Private
Ownership
Private
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events at 97MT
4 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
5
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
1
≈ 0.2/yr
Last 10 years
2
≈ 0.2/yr
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Last 10 years · n=2
- Loss of control 1
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
All time · n=4
- Loss of control 2
- Hard landing 1
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in MT
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as 97MT — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
508
Flight Instructors
A&P
1,200
Mechanics
AME
20
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
3
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
5
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
1
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
4
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
1
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
2
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
19
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
Schools
22
Flight Schools
FBO
44
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
11
Flying Clubs
Repair
6
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
8
EAA Chapters
DPEs near 97MT
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lee Brown | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| James Heckman | Whitefish | MT | 26 nm |
| Michelle Marie Petrina | Whitefish | MT | 26 nm |
| Ryan Baer | Missoula | MT | 77 nm |
| Timothy Franklin Mead | Missoula | MT | 77 nm |
| Kevin Walter Rothfus | Hayden | ID | 87 nm |
| Douglas Glen Belcher | Newman Lake | WA | 98 nm |
| Jared Ryan Testa | Spokane Valley | WA | 106 nm |
| David Lucio Valenti | Spokane | WA | 114 nm |
| Jay Daniel Bigley | Spokane | WA | 114 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near 97MT
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Marie Mcshane | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Gregory Lawrence Masters | Kila | MT | 9 nm |
| Rodney Duane Bitney | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Frank William Hale | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| David Joe Hoerner | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Mark Kennedy Mulder | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Van Allen Robinson | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Harold Lee Sturdevant Jr | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Christopher Lea Morton | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
| Shawn Allen Zimmerman | Kalispell | MT | 16 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near 97MT
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Mark Bole | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Douglas Scott Chandler | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Mike Lee Pebworth | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| John Gil Hanson | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Kenneth John Webster | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Jared Paul Saxelby | Marion | MT | 1 nm |
| Larry Allen Stevens | Kila | MT | 9 nm |
| Mark Allen Zechmeister | Kila | MT | 9 nm |
| Michael Kim Brennan | Kila | MT | 9 nm |
| Ronald Eugene Moon | Proctor | MT | 15 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near 97MT
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pristine Jets Missoula, MT | 73 nm |
| Advanced Avionics Solutions, LLC Hayden, ID | 88 nm |
| Montana Aviation Maintenance, LLC Cut Bank, MT | 98 nm |
| Huey's Aviation Painting Colville, WA | 131 nm |
| Dustin's Aircraft Maintenance and Upholstery Great Falls, MT | 140 nm |
| JL Aerospace Three Forks, MT | 183 nm |
| Pristine Jets Belgrade, MT | 200 nm |
| Million Air Bozeman Belgrade, MT | 200 nm |
| McCormick Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Yakima, WA | 255 nm |
| Skyline Aircraft Maintenance Nampa, ID | 280 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for 97MT: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗