Littlebear Airport Private

MT69 · Thompson Falls, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,579 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,646 ft 14/32
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:50 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:45 AM11:45Z
Sunrise06:21 AM12:21Z
Sunset09:14 PM03:14Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:50 PM03:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:50 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:14 PM → 05:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 050°downwind 320°base 230°final 140°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
140° true
Dimensions
2,646 × 50 ft
TPA
3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Grass
Displaced thr
350 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Approach obstacle
Road, 30 ft, 175 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

Nearby navigation aids

MLP 117.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MLP · Mullan Pass VOR/DME 117.80 · 125X High r009° / 17.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT69 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MT69
Coordinates
47.7277, -115.4646
Elevation
2,579 ft MSL
Sectional chart
GREAT FALLS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
BOISE · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2019/01
Distance from city
9 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN BEST
6648 MILTON DR., CAVE CREEK, AZ
509-220-2064
Manager
JOHN E MILLER
7009 E BIGELOW GULCH ROAD, SPOKANE, WA
509-220-2064
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • -RWY HAS PVC WITH REFLECTORS

Nearby airports

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About MT69

Littlebear Airport (MT69) is an airport in Thompson Falls, MT, at 2,579 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,646 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT69, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MT69 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MT69?

Littlebear Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,646 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MT69?

Littlebear Airport is in Thompson Falls, MT, at an elevation of 2,579 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.7277, -115.4646.

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