Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18MT
- Coordinates
- 45.2160, -113.4990
- Elevation
- 7,200 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
- 2005/02
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 | 05:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 09:25 PM | 03:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:03 PM | 04:03Z |
Plan a flight from 18MT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 8,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 8,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,200 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LKT · Salmon | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r047° / 27.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18MT. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- LAND RY 20, TAKEOFF RY 02.
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 18MT 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 18MT
Fish Ranch Airport (18MT) is an airport in Jackson, MT, at 7,200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18MT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18MT have a control tower?
No. Fish 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 18MT?
Fish Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18MT?
Fish Ranch Airport is in Jackson, MT, at an elevation of 7,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2160, -113.4990.
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