Nistler Helena Private

30MT · Helena, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,753 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,304 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 30MT. Nearby reporting stations: KHLN (11 NM), KBTM (39 NM), KRVF (62 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:05 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:40 AM12:40Z
Sunrise07:10 AM13:10Z
Sunset07:35 PM01:35Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:05 PM02:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:05 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:35 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
1,304 × 15 ft
TPA
5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HLN 117.70 · CPN 116.05
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HLN · Helena VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r248° / 11.9 NM
CPN · Coppertown VOR/DME 116.05 · 107Y Low r017° / 38.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 30MT — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
30MT
Coordinates
46.5709, -112.2379
Elevation
4,753 ft MSL
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2016/07
Distance from city
9 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOE NISTLER
7415 CLAUSEN ROAD, HELENA, MT
406 439 5855
Manager
JOE NISTLER
7415 CLAUSEN ROAD, HELENA, MT
406 439 5855
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • PRIVATE STRIP - OBTAIN OWNER'S PERMISSION.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Nearby airports

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About 30MT

Nistler Helena (30MT) is an airport in Helena, MT, at 4,753 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,304 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 30MT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 30MT have a control tower?

No. Nistler Helena is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 30MT?

Nistler Helena has 1 runway; the longest is 1,304 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 30MT?

Nistler Helena is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 4,753 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5709, -112.2379.

More about 30MT

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 30MT in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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