Airport information
- FAA LID
- 28MT
- Coordinates
- 46.9524, -112.7471
- Elevation
- 4,480 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
- 2007/03
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 04:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 09:29 PM | 03:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:09 PM | 04:09Z |
Plan a flight from 28MT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 80 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 80 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRU · Drummond | VOR | 117.10 | r026° / 26.2 NM |
| HLN · Helena | VORTAC | 117.70 | r287° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 28MT. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- APRX 20 ACRES UTILIZED FOR ARPT.
- WIND PERMITTING DEPART RY 16 TO THE SOUTH DUE TO PLINE.
- FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- RY 16/34 EDGES MKD AT ENDS AND EVERY 400 FT WITH STANDARD BLACK TIPPED WHITE CONES ON BOTH SIDES.
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 28MT 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 28MT
Cain Ranch Airport (28MT) is an airport in Lincoln, MT, at 4,480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 28MT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 28MT have a control tower?
No. Cain 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 28MT?
Cain Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 28MT?
Cain Ranch Airport is in Lincoln, MT, at an elevation of 4,480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9524, -112.7471.
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