Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT26
- Coordinates
- 48.1507, -114.1668
- Elevation
- 2,882 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
- 2022/08
- Distance from city
- 7 ESE
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 | 05:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 09:41 PM | 03:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:22 PM | 04:22Z |
Plan a flight from MT26
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
1,556 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,556 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA · Kalispell | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r156° / 3.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT26. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
- SKYCRYN@HOTMAIL.COM
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 MT26 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 MT26
Danford Field (MT26) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 2,882 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,556 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT26 have a control tower?
No. Danford Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT26?
Danford Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,556 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT26?
Danford Field is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 2,882 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.1507, -114.1668.
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