Fort Harrison AAF Private

MT15 · Helena, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,069 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,185 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
17E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MT15. Nearby reporting stations: KHLN (5 NM), KBTM (43 NM), KGTF (60 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:05 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:40 AM12:40Z
Sunrise07:10 AM13:10Z
Sunset07:34 PM01:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:05 PM02:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:05 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:34 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry10232805

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° mag · 117° true
Dimensions
1,840 × 97 ft
TPA
5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) 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)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HLN 117.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HLN · Helena VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r268° / 6.6 NM

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
46.6250, -112.1110
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
Owner
U S GOVERNMENT
Manager
MT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
BOX 4789, HELENA, MT
406-324-3694
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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Also nearby: 39MT Flying E Ranch (private) (2 NM) · MT06 Duncan (private) (4 NM) · MT83 Ten Mile (private) (4 NM) · 40MT Silver Creek (private) (5 NM) · 30MT Nistler Helena (private) (6 NM)

About MT15

Fort Harrison AAF (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 AAF 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 AAF has 2 runways; the longest is 2,185 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MT15?

Fort Harrison AAF is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 4,069 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.6250, -112.1110.

More about MT15

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 MT15 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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