Trapper Creek Strip
MT30 · Darby, MT · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:36 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:48 AM | 11:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 03:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 03:36Z |
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Runways
RWY 16LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 160° true
- Dimensions
- 1,470 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 5,000 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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,470 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for MT30.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT30 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MT30
- Coordinates
- 45.9399, -114.1369
- Elevation
- 4,040 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for MT30.
Nearby airports
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About MT30
Trapper Creek Strip (MT30) is an airport in Darby, MT, at 4,040 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,470 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT30, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at MT30?
Trapper Creek Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,470 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MT30?
Trapper Creek Strip is in Darby, MT, at an elevation of 4,040 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.9399, -114.1369.
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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 MT30 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.