KLVM

MVFR

MISSION FLD

LIVINGSTON · MONTANA

Elev
4,659.4'
Longest RWY
5,701'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLVM
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,659.4'
MSL · field 4,659.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KLVM

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KLVM 271753Z AUTO 08008KT 3SM -SN BKN016 BKN035 OVC042 00/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SNB45 SLP184 P0000 60000 I6017 T00001033 10006 21033 53001 $
Wind
080° @ 8 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
3,903 ft
Ceiling
1,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
5 NM E
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
LVM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL LYMAN
Address
COUNTY BLDG, 414 E CALLENDER, LIVINGSTON MT 59047

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 8 kt
RWY 08
078°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,659 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2239° / 219°5,701 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored78° / 258°3,762 ftTURFStandard L
13/31132° / 312°2,724 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
22PAPI 4-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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 22
KLVM · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,AMB

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
No

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

  • Airfield surface condition is unmonitored from 1700 to 0800.Show FAA
  • The precision approach path indicator on runway 22 operates continuously.Show FAA
  • Agricultural operations occur from April through September.Show FAA
  • Runway 31 has a mountain 1 mile away at a 23 to 1 ratio.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 28 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 04/22 by radio on frequency 123.0.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AOn weekends and after hours, call 406-222-6504 for fuel.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runways 08 and 26 touchdown thresholds and first 200 feet are marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 13Runways 13 and 31 touchdown thresholds and first 200 feet are marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 22The precision approach path indicator on runway 22 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • 08/26Mowing is irregular on runway 08/26.Show FAA
  • 13/31Mowing is irregular on runways 13/31.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLVM

Answer card
ICAO
KLVM
Name
MISSION FLD
Location
LIVINGSTON, MONTANA
Elevation
4,659.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,659.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,701 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
080° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Mission Field sits in Livingston, Montana. The field elevation is 4,659.4 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,701 ft asphalt. Runways 08/26 and 13/31 are turf. There is no control tower. Big Sky provides approach and departure service on 119.55 and 235.775. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 5,659.4 ft MSL for a standard 1,000 ft AGL light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Yellowstone Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 222-6504 for current service details before arrival. Runway 04/22 lighting is activated by radio on 123.0. The PAPI on runway 22 runs continuously. Runway 22’s PAPI is unusable more than 5 degrees right of centerline. Runway 08 and 26 thresholds plus the first 200 ft are marked with white cones. Runway 13 and 31 thresholds plus the first 200 ft are also marked with white cones.

This is a high-elevation field. Expect density altitude to matter. Wildlife is present on and near the airport. Agricultural work happens from April through September. Runway 31 has a mountain about 1 mile away at a 23 to 1 ratio. Check the current Chart Supplement for any operational notes before you go. Surface condition is not monitored from 1700 to 0800.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLVM Mission Field?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 5,659.4 ft MSL for a standard 1,000 ft AGL light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KLVM have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KLVM. Plan on non-precision or visual procedures and verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.
Which runway is the longest at Mission Field?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway. It is 5,701 ft asphalt.
Is KLVM towered or uncontrolled?
KLVM has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic and runway lighting activation.
What FBO is on the field at KLVM?
Yellowstone Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
How do you turn on the runway lights at KLVM?
Runway 04/22 medium intensity lights are activated by radio on 123.0. Confirm the lighting sequence with the airport or FBO before night arrival.
Are there any runway or terrain cautions at KLVM?
Runway 31 has a mountain about 1 mile away at a 23 to 1 ratio. Runways 08 and 26 also have white cone markings at the thresholds and first 200 ft.
Is there anything special about operations at KLVM in the evening or overnight?
Surface condition is unmonitored from 1700 to 0800. Wildlife is also present on and near the airport. A careful taxi and landing scan matters.

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