Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2MT0
- Coordinates
- 48.3000, -114.4145
- Elevation
- 3,110 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
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 7 NW
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 | 09:42 PM | 03:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:24 PM | 04:24Z |
Plan a flight from 2MT0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA · Kalispell | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r280° / 10.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2MT0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY.
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
- LND RY 20, TKOF RY 02, RY 20 HAS 25 FT GRADE UP HILL.
- 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 2MT0 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 2MT0
Bates Airstrip (2MT0) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 3,110 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2MT0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2MT0 have a control tower?
No. Bates Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2MT0?
Bates Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2MT0?
Bates Airstrip is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 3,110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.3000, -114.4145.
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