Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT71
- Coordinates
- 45.7241, -111.0430
- Elevation
- 4,659 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- GREAT FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREAT FALLS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/02
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 04:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 03:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:56 PM | 03:56Z |
Plan a flight from MT71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,800 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZN · Bozeman | VOR-DME | 112.40 | r109° / 5.9 NM |
| LVM · Livingston | VORTAC | 116.10 | r258° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT71. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD TFC PATTERNS ARE ESTABLISHED SW OF ARPT; VFR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC BIG SKY APCH AT 208-364-5860/5861, IF UNABLE 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 MT71 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 MT71
Edsall Field (MT71) is an airport in Bozeman, MT, at 4,659 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT71 have a control tower?
No. Edsall Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT71?
Edsall Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT71?
Edsall Field is in Bozeman, MT, at an elevation of 4,659 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7241, -111.0430.
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