Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT50
- Coordinates
- 45.0878, -104.8190
- Elevation
- 3,995 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/08
- Distance from city
- 18 NW
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 | 04:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 02:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 03:27Z |
Plan a flight from MT50
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,000 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for MT50.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT50. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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 MT50 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 MT50
Lanning Ranch Airport (MT50) is an airport in Alzada, MT, at 3,995 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT50 have a control tower?
No. Lanning 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 MT50?
Lanning Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT50?
Lanning Ranch Airport is in Alzada, MT, at an elevation of 3,995 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.0878, -104.8190.
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