Russian Flat

M42 · Russian Flat, MT · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
6,336 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 07/25
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at M42. Nearby reporting stations: KHWQ (29 NM), KLWT (44 NM), KGFA (56 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:58 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:33 AM12:33Z
Sunrise07:03 AM13:03Z
Sunset07:28 PM01:28Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:58 PM01:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:58 PM → 06:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:03 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° true
Dimensions
3,000 ft
TPA
7,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 7,300 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

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for M42 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
M42
Coordinates
46.7243, -110.4178
Elevation
6,336 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

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Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 7S6 White Sulphur Springs (25 NM) · S64 Stanford/Biggerstaff Field (27 NM) · 58MT Galt Ranch (private) (29 NM) · MT73 Wolf Creek (private) (32 NM) · 5U0 Denton (41 NM)

About M42

Russian Flat (M42) is an airport in Russian Flat, MT, at 6,336 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for M42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at M42?

Russian Flat has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is M42?

Russian Flat is in Russian Flat, MT, at an elevation of 6,336 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7243, -110.4178.

More about M42

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 M42 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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