KHWQ Wheatland County at Harlowton

Before you fly into KHWQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,311.9'

MSL · field 4,311.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KHWQ

KHWQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLWT (LEWISTOWN MUNI) · 39.4 NM away. Conditions at KHWQ may differ.

METAR · KLWT

Observed 07:54Z

KLWT 150754Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM 07/M03 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00671033 $

Wind: 290° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 7°C / -3°C
Altimeter: 29.68 inHg
Clouds: Clear
Density alt: 4,684 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KHWQ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLWT (LEWISTOWN MUNI) · 39.4 NM away. Conditions at KHWQ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KLWT 271748Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SCT010 BKN025 TEMPO 2718/2720 BKN010 FM272000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM280300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080 AMD NOT SKED

BASEMVFR

27 18:00Z–27 20:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 2,500 ft, Scattered 1,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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 NW
VFR sectional: GREAT FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LYNN DALE
Phone: (406) 632 5662
Address: BOX 1903, HARLOWTON MT 59036

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

267°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	88° / 267°	4,200 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	19', tree, 410' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 11
27	—	—	—	—	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 09

KHWQ · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09

KHWQ · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

7S6·White Sulphur Springs Airport·43.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.25

KLWT·Skyline Aviation·39.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50at7S6White Sulphur Springs Airport43.9 nm
Jet A$6.25atKLWTSkyline Aviation39.4 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 Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway, especially during nighttime hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 27 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHWQ

Answer card

ICAO: KHWQ
Name: WHEATLAND COUNTY AT HARLOWTON
Location: HARLOWTON, MONTANA
Elevation: 4,311.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,311.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Wheatland County at Harlowton sits in Harlowton, Montana. Field elevation is 4,311.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,200 ft of asphalt, so that is the longest runway here. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published for KHWQ. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise. That puts the common traffic pattern reference at about 5,311.9 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Published remarks matter here. Deer are on and near the runway, especially at night. That is a real factor for arrival and departure planning. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 09/27. The PAPI for runway 27 is also activated by CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the FBO directly by phone before arrival. If you need clearance delivery help and cannot reach Flight Service, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KHWQ?

KHWQ has one runway, 09/27. It is 4,200 ft long and asphalt.

Is there an ILS at Wheatland County at Harlowton?

No ILS approaches are published for KHWQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at KHWQ?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise.

Is KHWQ towered?

No. KHWQ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.

How do you turn on the runway lights at KHWQ?

Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. The PAPI on runway 27 is also activated by CTAF.

Are there wildlife hazards at KHWQ?

Yes. Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway, especially at night. Plan extra vigilance on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Which FBOs are on the field at KHWQ?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact if I cannot reach Flight Service for clearance delivery?

The published remark says to contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center at 801-320-2568 if you cannot contact Flight Service Station frequency.

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