Sand Creek Wildlife Station Airport Private
MT79 · Roy, MT · 2,940 ft elevation · var 16E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT79
- Coordinates
- 47.5842, -108.7090
- Elevation
- 2,940 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- BILLINGS
- 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
- 1990/07
- Distance from city
- 18 NE
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 | 04:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 03:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:57 PM | 03:57Z |
Plan a flight from MT79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,600 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for MT79.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- 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 MT79 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 MT79
Sand Creek Wildlife Station Airport (MT79) is an airport in Roy, MT, at 2,940 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT79 have a control tower?
No. Sand Creek Wildlife Station Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MT79?
Sand Creek Wildlife Station Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT79?
Sand Creek Wildlife Station Airport is in Roy, MT, at an elevation of 2,940 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.5842, -108.7090.
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