Torres Private

MT18 · Columbia Falls, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,078 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,300 ft 09/27
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MT18. Nearby reporting stations: KGPI (3 NM), KTHM (62 NM), KCTB (74 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:46 AM12:46Z
Sunrise07:18 AM13:18Z
Sunset07:43 PM01:43Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM02:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:43 PM → 06:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry18273609

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
900 × 30 ft
TPA
4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 4,100 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MT18 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MT18 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FCA 113.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FCA · Kalispell VOR/DME 113.20 · 79X High r338° / 4.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT18 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MT18
Coordinates
48.2899, -114.1829
Elevation
3,078 ft MSL
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
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2007/02
Distance from city
7 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARK AND SARAH TORRES
740 SAWBUCK TRL, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
425-864-1887
Manager
MARK TORRES
740 SAWBUCK TRL, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
425-864-1887
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • MNTN COMM WITH GPI ATCT DURG IFR CONDS.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: MT89 Sands (private) (2 NM) · MT54 Weaver (private) (4 NM) · 2MT2 Braidwater Farm (private) (6 NM) · 1MT4 Stillwater (private) (8 NM) · S27 Kalispell City (8 NM)

About MT18

Torres (MT18) is an airport in Columbia Falls, MT, at 3,078 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MT18 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MT18?

Torres has 2 runways; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MT18?

Torres is in Columbia Falls, MT, at an elevation of 3,078 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.2899, -114.1829.

More about MT18

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 MT18 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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