Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT58
- Coordinates
- 47.7667, -106.1880
- Elevation
- 2,425 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- 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
- 1948/04
- Distance from city
- 10 E
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 | 04:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 03:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 03:48Z |
Plan a flight from MT58
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,500 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway NW/SE
2,500 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,500 ft | |
| NW/SE | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGW · Glasgow | VOR-DME | 113.90 | r133° / 32.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT58. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- ALSO 30 NM SE FORT PECK.
- 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 MT58 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 MT58
Nelson Airport (MT58) is an airport in Fort Peck, MT, at 2,425 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT58, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT58 have a control tower?
No. Nelson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT58?
Nelson Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT58?
Nelson Airport is in Fort Peck, MT, at an elevation of 2,425 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.7667, -106.1880.
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