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Helena Regional Airport

HLN · KHLN · Helena, MT · 3,877 ft elevation · var 12E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHLN / HLN
Coordinates
46.6068, -111.9830
Elevation
3,877 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 120.4 · ☎ 406-290-3397
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS
NOTAM facility
HLN
Attendance
ALL 0500-0100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I B
Landing fee
Yes
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise05:34 AM11:34Z
Sunset09:25 PM03:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:04 PM04:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:04 PM → 04:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:25 PM → 04:34 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 118.3 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-light PAPI (left) · 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

05TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 05 · 054°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.3

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 05/23

4,644 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 21k, Double wheel 30k.

05
Heading
054° mag · 66° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 22 ft, 425 ft from threshold, 136 ft L of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,644 / 4,644 / 4,644 / 4,644 ft
23
Heading
234° mag · 246° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Fence, 8 ft, 550 ft from threshold, 165 ft L of centerline — 43:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,644 / 4,644 / 4,644 / 4,644 ft

Runway 09/27

9,000 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Double wheel 160k, Dual tandem 250k, Double dual tandem 420k.

09
Heading
090° mag · 102° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Gnd, 6 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 350 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 ft
End lights
REIL
27
Heading
270° mag · 282° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.1 (HLN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 ft

Runway 16/34

2,989 ft × 75 ft · ASP
16
Heading
167° mag · 179° true
34
Heading
347° mag · 359° true
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.5APP/DEP
ATIS120.4
CTAF118.3
GND121.9
OPS40.65ARNG OPS
RDO122.55GREAT FALLS RDO
TWR118.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
HLN · HelenaVORTAC117.70r254° / 1.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches10

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100, 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
HELENA REG ARPT AUTH
2850 MERCER LOOP, HELENA, MT
406-442-2821
Manager
JEFF WADEKAMPER
2850 MERCER LOOP, HELENA, MT
406-442-2821

Remarks FAA

  • ARFF PRVDD FOR SKED PART 121 ACR; OTRW PRIOR APVL RQRD - AMGR.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • TWY A, B, & C BTN TWY A & RWY 35 NOT AVBL TO ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • ARNG OPS 1400-0030Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. CTN DURG TAX; AASF RAMP NOT STRESSED FOR LRG ACFT. RAMP ADVSY - 126.2, D406-324-5775, C406-324-5775. TSNT SVC NA AFT 2300Z++ MON-FRI; WKEND & HOL.
  • FUEL SVC- 406-442-2190.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -16C.
  • ARNG: FT HARRISON AAF WI CLASS D; PAJA - MT ARNG OPS C406 324-5775/76, D324-5775/76.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • LNDG FEE GTR THAN 10000 LB.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF.
  • CUST - 406-449-5506.
  • PCR VALUE: 300/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 790/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 460/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NO PART 121/PART 380 OPS EXC BTN TWY F & TWY C.
  • RWY 17/35 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NO PART 121/PART 380 OPS EXC BTN TWY F & TWY C.
  • +6 FT GND 0-200 FT FM RWY END 350 FT R.
  • +4 FT GND 0-200 FT FM RWY END 0-125 FT L & R.

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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 KHLN 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 KHLN

Helena Regional Airport (HLN · KHLN) is an airport in Helena, MT, at 3,877 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 9,000 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHLN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHLN have a control tower?

Yes. Helena Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KHLN?

Helena Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 9,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHLN?

Helena Regional Airport is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 3,877 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.6068, -111.9830.

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