97M Ekalaka Airport

Before you fly into 97M

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,504.9'

MSL · field 3,504.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +3 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 97M

97M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBHK (BAKER MUNI) · 30.5 NM away. Conditions at 97M may differ.

METAR · KBHK

Observed 01:51Z

KBHK 280151Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN035 01/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP197 T00111022

Wind: 250° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 1°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,530 ft
Ceiling: 3,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

97M does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMLS (FRANK WILEY FLD) · 65.2 NM away. Conditions at 97M may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 02:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KMLS 280203Z 2802/2824 VRB06KT P6SM VCFG BKN040 FM281900 30010G20KT 6SM -SHRASN BKN050 OVC100

BASEVFR

28 02:00Z–28 19:00Z

Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,000 ft
Weather: nearby fog

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: BILLINGS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TROY FRUIT
Phone: 406-853-5377
Address: PO BOX 315, EKALAKA MT 59324

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF: GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

310°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	130° / 310°	3,798 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

97M · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

97M · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.38

97M·Ekalaka Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.78

00F·Broadus Airport·45.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Ekalaka Airport 0.000(406) 975-9791Independentyesterday	$5.38	—	—

Ekalaka Airport
0.000(406) 975-9791
—
100LL
$5.38
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$4.78at00FBroadus Airport45.6 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The beacon is located 1 mile northeast on a hilltop.Show FAA
From dusk to midnight, medium intensity runway lights and medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 and precision approach path indicators on runways 13 and 31 are preset. At other hours, activation is by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with credit card payment.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

31There are 80-foot tall hills in the transitional surface on the south side of the airport, 700 feet from the runway edge at runway 31.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 97M

Answer card

ICAO: 97M
Name: EKALAKA
Location: EKALAKA, MONTANA
Elevation: 3,504.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,504.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,798 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Ekalaka Airport sits in Ekalaka, Montana. The field elevation is 3,504.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,798 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has one on-field FBO, Ekalaka Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card payment.

For night operations, the runway lights and PAPI on runway 13/31 are preset from dusk to midnight. At other hours, lighting is activated by CTAF. The beacon is on a hilltop 1 mile northeast of the airport. Watch the south side of runway 31. There are 80-foot hills in the transitional surface about 700 ft from the runway edge. That matters on departure and on a low pattern. This is a non-towered field in eastern Montana. Expect a simple rural setup. Use the current Chart Supplement for any clearance or procedure changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 97M Ekalaka Airport?

97M has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,798 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Ekalaka Airport towered?

No. 97M is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9.

What is the pattern altitude at 97M?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does 97M have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 97M. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

Which fuel is available at Ekalaka Airport?

The on-field FBO is Ekalaka Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card payment.

What are the runway lighting procedures at 97M?

From dusk to midnight, the medium intensity runway lights and the PAPI on runway 13/31 are preset. At other hours, activate the lights by CTAF.

Are there any obstacles near runway 31 at Ekalaka?

Yes. There are 80-foot hills in the transitional surface on the south side of the airport, about 700 ft from the runway edge at runway 31. Plan your departure and approach with that in mind.

How do I get clearance help if I cannot reach Flight Service at 97M?

The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 if you cannot contact Flight Service on the Flight Service Station frequency. Verify current procedures before departure.

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