Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT53
- Coordinates
- 48.0947, -114.8520
- Elevation
- 3,550 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Attendance
- APR-NOV ALL ALL; DEC-MAR SAT-SUN ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/08
- Distance from city
- 22 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 | 04:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 09:43 PM | 03:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:25 PM | 04:25Z |
Plan a flight from MT53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 4,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,650 ft × 24 ft · ASPH-CONC- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA · Kalispell | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r237° / 28 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- SPORT PAJA ON ARPT.
- MULTICOM FREQ 122.900.
- 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 MT53 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 MT53
Carson Field (MT53) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 3,550 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT53 have a control tower?
No. Carson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT53?
Carson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT53?
Carson Field is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 3,550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.0947, -114.8520.
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