Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT63
- Coordinates
- 46.5844, -111.7785
- Elevation
- 3,983 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/12
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 04:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 09:24 PM | 03:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:03 PM | 04:03Z |
Plan a flight from MT63
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
1,970 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 220 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,970 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLN · Helena | VORTAC | 117.70 | r084° / 7.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT63. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ASN: 2023-ANM-4930-NRA
- MKOSSLER@HOTMAIL.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 MT63 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 MT63
Dog Leg Airport (MT63) is an airport in East Helena, MT, at 3,983 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,970 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT63 have a control tower?
No. Dog Leg Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT63?
Dog Leg Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,970 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT63?
Dog Leg Airport is in East Helena, MT, at an elevation of 3,983 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5844, -111.7785.
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