Ten Mile Airport Private

MT83 · Helena, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,294 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,500 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
17E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:31 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:38 AM11:38Z
Sunrise06:13 AM12:13Z
Sunset08:56 PM02:56Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:31 PM03:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:31 PM → 05:38 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:56 PM → 05:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 153°downwind 063°base 333°final 243°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
243° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
1,500 × 100 ft
TPA
5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 063°) on the 45° at 5,300 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MT83 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MT83 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HLN 117.70 · CPN 116.05
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HLN · Helena VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r245° / 9.6 NM
CPN · Coppertown VOR/DME 116.05 · 107Y Low r020° / 40 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT83 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MT83
Coordinates
46.5712, -112.1801
Elevation
4,294 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
1991/06
Distance from city
6 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HERB BALLOU
6229 HWY 12 WEST, HELENA, MT
406-422-8739
Manager
HERB BALLOU
6229 HWY 12 WEST, HELENA, MT
406-422-8739
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Nearby airports

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About MT83

Ten Mile Airport (MT83) is an airport in Helena, MT, at 4,294 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MT83 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MT83?

Ten Mile Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MT83?

Ten Mile Airport is in Helena, MT, at an elevation of 4,294 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5712, -112.1801.

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