Airport information
- FAA LID
- 30MT
- Coordinates
- 46.5711, -112.2379
- Elevation
- 4,753 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/07
- Distance from city
- 9 SW
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 | 09:26 PM | 03:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:05 PM | 04:05Z |
Plan a flight from 30MT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
1,304 ft × 15 ft · Turf- Heading
- 10° true
- Heading
- 269° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,304 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLN · Helena | VORTAC | 117.70 | r244° / 11.9 NM |
| CPN · Coppertown | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r017° / 38.7 NM |
| DRU · Drummond | VOR | 117.10 | r078° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 30MT. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE STRIP - OBTAIN OWNER'S PERMISSION.
- 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 30MT 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 30MT
Nistler Helena Airport (30MT) is an airport in Helena, MT, at 4,753 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,304 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 30MT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 30MT have a control tower?
No. Nistler Helena Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 30MT?
Nistler Helena Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,304 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 30MT?
Nistler Helena Airport is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 4,753 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5711, -112.2379.
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