KDLN

VFR

DILLON

DILLON · MONTANA

Elev
5,244.7'
Longest RWY
6,501'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:10Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDLN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,244.7'
MSL · field 5,244.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KDLN

Current METAR

Observed 16:10Z

KDLN 271610Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT017 OVC033 00/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 T00001050
Wind
010° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
4,691 ft
Ceiling
3,300 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
DLN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDY BAILEY
Address
2400 AIRPORT ROAD, DILLON MT 59725

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 4 kt
RWY 35
346°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 346° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,245 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored166° / 346°6,501 ftASPHStandard L
04/2237° / 217°3,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)
045', road, 254' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 10
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', road, 450' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 15

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KDLN · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
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.

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 Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Runway visibility is blocked by hangars and buildings. Confirm other aircraft and operations before takeoff.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 17, 22, and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04/22 and 17/35. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification rating value is 328/F/D/X/T for runway 17/35.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Departure is not authorized from runway 04.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 has distance markers every 1000 feet.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 has distance markers every 1000 feet.Show FAA
  • 35The PAPI on runway 35 is unusable beyond 5.0 nautical miles.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours, contact the airport manager at 406-250-5280.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDLN

Answer card
ICAO
KDLN
Name
DILLON
Location
DILLON, MONTANA
Elevation
5,244.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,244.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Dillon Airport sits in Dillon, Montana at 5,244.7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 17/35 at 6,501 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Dillon Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After hours, the airport manager can be reached at 406-250-5280. Published remarks also note that runway visibility can be blocked by hangars and buildings. Confirm other traffic before takeoff. Runway 17 has distance markers every 1,000 ft. Runway 35 has the same markers. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both runways. PAPI is active on 17, 22 and 35. Departure from runway 04 is not authorized. This is a high-elevation field, so expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KDLN?
KDLN sits at 5,244.7 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
How many runways does Dillon Airport have?
It has two asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the longest at 6,501 ft.
Is there a control tower at KDLN?
No. KDLN is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and monitor closely for local traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at KDLN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDLN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KDLN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Dillon Airport?
Dillon Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (406) 683-5242 for current services.
Can you depart from runway 04 at KDLN?
No. Published remarks say departure is not authorized from runway 04. Plan your departure from the runway that is allowed for your operation.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KDLN?
This is a high-elevation airport with no tower. Runway visibility can be blocked by hangars and buildings. Make a careful traffic check before takeoff and landing. The airport also has medium intensity runway lights and PAPI on 17, 22 and 35.

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