L51

VFR

HELLER FARM

WINIFRED · MONTANA

Elev
2,304'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
VFR sectional · L51
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Before you fly into L51
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,304'
MSL · field 2,304' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF L51

L51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLWT (LEWISTOWN MUNI) · 47.2 NM away. Conditions at L51 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
2,195 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
23 NM WSW
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
GTF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LOREN SMITH
Address
1500 51ST STREET SOUTH, GREAT FALLS MT 59405

Flight service · Hours

FSS GTF
GREAT FALLS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
L51 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

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

  • Mowing is irregular.Show FAA
  • Livestock and wildlife are possible on the runway or in the vicinity.Show FAA
  • Do not land if the runway is wet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Runway 11 has cones for 2400 feet with 300 feet of overrun.Show FAA
  • 29Runway 29 is marked with cones for 2400 feet with 300 feet available for overrun.Show FAA
  • 11Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 11.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · L51

Answer card
ICAO
L51
Name
HELLER FARM
Location
WINIFRED, MONTANA
Elevation
2,304 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,304 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Heller Farm Airport sits near Winifred, Montana. The field elevation is 2,304 ft MSL. This is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in.

The airport has no listed runways in the facts block, but the published remarks note runway 11 and runway 29. Runway 11 is marked with cones for 2,400 feet with 300 feet of overrun. Runway 29 is also marked with cones for 2,400 feet with 300 feet available for overrun. A cataloged obstruction near runway 11 exceeds a 45-degree slope. That is a real factor on short final.

This is a rural strip. Mowing is irregular. Livestock and wildlife can be on the runway or nearby. Do not land if the runway is wet. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan fuel and support with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. Expect to brief this field carefully before you go. The elevation is modest, but the surface and obstruction notes make a preflight look at current conditions important.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at L51 Heller Farm Airport?
The field elevation is 2,304 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
Is there a tower at L51?
No. L51 is uncontrolled and uses CTAF 122.9.
What runway information is published for Heller Farm?
The remarks reference runway 11 and runway 29. Runway 11 is marked with cones for 2,400 feet with 300 feet of overrun. Runway 29 is marked with cones for 2,400 feet with 300 feet available for overrun.
Is there an ILS at L51?
No ILS approaches are published for L51. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Heller Farm?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
What hazards should I expect on final at L51?
The published remarks warn about an obstruction near runway 11 that exceeds a 45-degree slope. Livestock and wildlife are also possible on or near the runway.
Can I land at L51 when the runway is wet?
Do not land if the runway is wet. That is a published remark for this field.
Who handles clearance delivery for L51?
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

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