Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT05
- Coordinates
- 45.6681, -104.7030
- Elevation
- 3,462 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- 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
- 1965/07
- Distance from city
- 15 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 | 04:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 02:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 03:30Z |
Plan a flight from MT05
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 4,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,600 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,600 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for MT05.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT05. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 MT05 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 MT05
Laird Ranch Airport (MT05) is an airport in Ekalaka, MT, at 3,462 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT05, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT05 have a control tower?
No. Laird 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 MT05?
Laird Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT05?
Laird Ranch Airport is in Ekalaka, MT, at an elevation of 3,462 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6681, -104.7030.
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