Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17MT
- Coordinates
- 48.1071, -114.1770
- Elevation
- 2,900 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/08
- Distance from city
- 8 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 09:40 PM | 03:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:22 PM | 04:22Z |
Plan a flight from 17MT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 16/34
2,600 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,000 ft | |
| 16/34 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA · Kalispell | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r162° / 6.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17MT. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, FLIGHT PROCEDURES OFFICE ALSO RECOMMENDS NEED TO USE CAUTION.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 17MT in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 17MT
Abel Ranch Airport (17MT) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 2,900 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17MT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17MT have a control tower?
No. Abel Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17MT?
Abel Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17MT?
Abel Ranch Airport is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 2,900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.1071, -114.1770.
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