Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT38
- Coordinates
- 48.4034, -105.1570
- Elevation
- 2,205 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 17 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 04:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 09:06 PM | 03:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 03:48Z |
Plan a flight from MT38
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,000 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for MT38.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT38. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 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 MT38 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 MT38
Swank Airport (MT38) is an airport in Poplar, MT, at 2,205 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT38 have a control tower?
No. Swank Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT38?
Swank Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT38?
Swank Airport is in Poplar, MT, at an elevation of 2,205 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4034, -105.1570.
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