KLWT

VFR

LEWISTOWN MUNI

LEWISTOWN · MONTANA

Elev
4,170.4'
Longest RWY
6,100'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLWT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,170.4'
MSL · field 4,170.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KLWT

Current METAR

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
4,509 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREAT FALLS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
LWT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRYON ARMOUR
Address
P.O. BOX 343, 190 TERMINAL DRIVE, LEWISTOWN MT 59457

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 6 kt
RWY 26
259°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 259° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,170 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored79° / 259°6,100 ftASPHStandard L
03/2127° / 207°5,600 ftASPH-GRVLStandard L
13/31129° / 309°4,102 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
086,100'6,100'6,100'6,100'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
266,100'6,100'6,100'6,100'VASI 4-box left(3°)
035,600'5,600'5,600'5,600'
215,600'5,600'5,600'5,600'

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 08
KLWT · 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
100100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Runway 03/21 is not maintained in winter. Runway 13/31 is plowed as needed.Show FAA
  • Runway 03/21 is for day use only.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Airport surface conditions are not maintained from 1700 to 0500.Show FAA
  • All taxiways have reflectors except taxiways C, E, and half of A, which are lighted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runways 08 and 26. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 08. Visual approach slope indicators are on runway 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 08/26 and 13/31. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runway 03/21 markings are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Provide all ultralights fly at 300 feet above ground level or less when in the controlled airspace and maintain a distance of 500 feet or greater from the centerline of any active taxiway or runway, extended 2 miles from the airport and to the ground on any active runway. All ultralights operate off the closed taxiway to runway 11/29 on the south end. A letter of agreement is formulated between the airport manager and ZLC.Show FAA
  • MANAGEROr call 406-350-3264.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway 03/21 asphalt is spalling.Show FAA
  • 03/21Loose gravel surface on runway 03/21.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLWT

Answer card
ICAO
KLWT
Name
LEWISTOWN MUNI
Location
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Elevation
4,170.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,170.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
08/26 · 6,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Lewistown Muni is in Lewistown, Montana. The field elevation is 4,170.4 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 6,100 ft. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern around 5,170 ft MSL at this field. Skyline Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 538-8150 for current service details before you go.

The airport sits in central Montana at higher elevation. Expect performance to matter, especially on warm days. Runway 03/21 is day use only. It is not maintained in winter. The remarks also note faded markings and loose gravel on 03/21, so check the surface before you plan to use it. Runway 13/31 is plowed as needed. Taxiway lighting is limited in places. Runway 08 has REILs and a PAPI. Runway 26 has REILs and a VASI. Airport surface conditions are not maintained from 1700 to 0500. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLWT?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 5,170 ft MSL at KLWT.
Does KLWT have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KLWT. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
What is the longest runway at Lewistown Muni?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 6,100 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is KLWT towered?
No. KLWT is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at KLWT?
Skyline Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (406) 538-8150 for current availability before arrival.
What runway lighting is available at KLWT?
Runways 08/26 and 13/31 have medium intensity runway lights. Runway 08 has REILs and a PAPI. Runway 26 has REILs and a VASI.
Can you use runway 03/21 in winter at KLWT?
Runway 03/21 is not maintained in winter. It is also day use only. The remarks note faded markings and loose gravel on that runway.
Are there any special operating notes for KLWT?
Yes. Airport surface conditions are not maintained from 1700 to 0500. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local notes before flying in.

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