Fort Harrison Army Airfield Private
MT15 · Helena, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:30 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 02:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 03:30Z |
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Runways
RWY 10LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 102° mag · 119° true
- Dimensions
- 1,840 × 97 ft
- TPA
- 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 282°) on the 45° at 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,185 ft | |
| 10/28 | 1,840 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 40.65 | OPS |
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
HLN 117.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLN · Helena | VORTAC | 117.70 · 124X | High | r267° / 6.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT15 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT15
- Coordinates
- 46.6247, -112.1109
- Elevation
- 4,069 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17E
- 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/04
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Activity & hazards NASR
- Parachute jumping — to 14,500 ft MSL · DAILY 24 HOURS
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- PPR D406-324-5776.
- FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
Runways
- CLSD INDEFLY.
Nearby airports
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About MT15
Fort Harrison Army Airfield (MT15) is an airport in Helena, MT, at 4,069 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,185 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT15, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MT15 have a control tower?
No. Fort Harrison Army Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MT15?
Fort Harrison Army Airfield has 2 runways; the longest is 2,185 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT15?
Fort Harrison Army Airfield is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 4,069 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.6247, -112.1109.
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