Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT56
- Coordinates
- 45.7353, -108.6846
- Elevation
- 3,293 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/11
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 04:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 03:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 03:46Z |
Plan a flight from MT56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
2,587 ft · Turf/Dirt- Heading
- 90° true
- Heading
- 270° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 2,587 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIL · Billings | VORTAC | 114.50 | r196° / 5.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
- BRIDGER.BLAIN@GMAIL.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 MT56 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 MT56
Flying Dog Airpark (MT56) is an airport in Billings, MT, at 3,293 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,587 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT56 have a control tower?
No. Flying Dog Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT56?
Flying Dog Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,587 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT56?
Flying Dog Airpark is in Billings, MT, at an elevation of 3,293 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7353, -108.6846.
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