Bert Mooney

BTM · KBTM · Butte, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
5,550 ft MSL
Longest runway
9,000 ft 15/33
Runways
2
Mag var
12E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:06 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:42 AM12:42Z
Sunrise07:12 AM13:12Z
Sunset07:36 PM01:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:06 PM02:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:06 PM → 06:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:36 PM → 06:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 027°downwind 297°base 207°final 117°45° entry12153033

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
117° mag · 129° true
Dimensions
5,100 × 75 ft
TPA
6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 297°) on the 45° at 6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
5,521 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 16 ft, 560 ft from threshold, 275 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
5,534 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
5,100 / 5,100 / 5,100 / 5,100 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
132.4 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.3BUTTE RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 15
RunwayILS
RWY 15ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (BEY) · GS 3.71°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CPN 116.05 · HIA 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CPN · Coppertown VOR/DME 116.05 · 107Y Low r098° / 11.4 NM
HIA · Whitehall VOR/DME 113.70 · 84X High r274° / 14.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums
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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBTM / BTM
Coordinates
45.9548, -112.4975
Elevation
5,550 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.175 · ☎ 406-494-1870
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BTM
Attendance
ALL DAWN-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; VASI RWY 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 & 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 15 OPR CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 33: VASI · 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100, 100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BERT MOONEY, ARPT AUTH
101 AIRPORT ROAD, BUTTE, MT
406-494-3771
Manager
PAM CHAMBERLIN
101 AIRPORT RD, BUTTE, MT
406-494-3771
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • DEER IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT.
  • SNOW REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRES DURING PERIODS OF SNOW.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -24C.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • TWY D RSTD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 100 FT WO PPR, CALL APMGR 406-494-3771.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 210/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 510/F/A/X/T
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG RIGHT OF RCL.
  • PAPI RSTRD TO 2.1 NM FM RWY 30 THLD DUE TO HIGH TERRAIN. PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 DEG RIGHT OF RCL.
  • DO NOT USE VASI BYD 1.5 MI DUE TO HIGH TERRAIN.
  • SURFACE CONDITIONS UNMONITORED BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 5 A.M.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 15; REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; VASI RWY 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 & 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 15 OPR CONSLY.
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Destination

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The Ore Cart Breakfast Restaurant

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About KBTM

Bert Mooney (BTM · KBTM) is an airport in Butte, MT, at 5,550 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBTM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBTM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBTM?

Bert Mooney has 2 runways; the longest is 9,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBTM?

Bert Mooney is in Butte, MT, at an elevation of 5,550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.9548, -112.4975.

More about KBTM

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