Dillon Airport

DLN · KDLN · Dillon, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,245 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,501 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:27 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:45 AM11:45Z
Sunrise06:18 AM12:18Z
Sunset08:54 PM02:54Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:27 PM03:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:27 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:54 PM → 05:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 076°downwind 346°base 256°final 166°45° entry17223504

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
166° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
6,501 × 75 ft
TPA
6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 346°) on the 45° at 6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
5,157 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
5,202 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 58k, Double wheel 106k, Dual tandem 129k.

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

“Dillon”
ASOS/AWOS
135.225

Taxi & takeoff

“Dillon”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.2 132.4 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.3BOZEMAN RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

DLN 113.00 · HIA 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DLN · Dillon VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r311° / 0.5 NM
HIA · Whitehall VOR/DME 113.70 · 84X High r186° / 39.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDLN / DLN
Coordinates
45.2554, -112.5530
Elevation
5,245 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.225 · ☎ 406-683-5470
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
GREAT FALLS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Great Falls Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
DLN
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1941/05
Distance from city
4 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 17, 22, & 35; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 22: 2-light PAPI (left) · 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 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
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BEAVERHEAD COUNTY
2 S. PACIFIC ST, DILLON, MT
406-683-5242
Manager
JOSIAH JONES
2400 AIRPORT ROAD, DILLON, MT
406-660-1873
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • RWY VIS BLOCKED BY HNGRS & BLDGS; CFM OTR ACFT & OPS BFR TKOF.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 328/F/D/X/T
  • DEP NA.
  • 1000 FT DSTC MKRS.
  • 1000 FT DSTC MKRS.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5.0 NM.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 17, 22, & 35; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 17/35 - CTAF.

Attendance

  • AFT HR - AMGR OR 406-250-5280.
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About KDLN

Dillon Airport (DLN · KDLN) is an airport in Dillon, MT, at 5,245 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDLN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDLN have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KDLN?

Dillon Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDLN?

Dillon Airport is in Dillon, MT, at an elevation of 5,245 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.2554, -112.5530.

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