Sands Private

MT89 · Kalispell, MT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,003 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,900 ft 01/19
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MT89. Nearby reporting stations: KGPI (5 NM), KTHM (61 NM), KCTB (75 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 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
08:14 PM02:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:43 PM → 06:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 298°downwind 028°base 118°final 208°45° entry1901

RWY 19RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
208° true
Dimensions
1,900 × 28 ft
TPA
4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the right downwind (heading 028°) on the 45° at 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
3,001 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FCA 113.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FCA · Kalispell VOR/DME 113.20 · 79X High r344° / 2.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MT89 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MT89
Coordinates
48.2579, -114.1734
Elevation
3,003 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
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2020/11
Distance from city
7 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOM SANDS
1313 AUSTIN CROSSROAD, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
406-261-6481
Manager
TOM SANDS
1313 AUSTIN CROSSROAD, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
406-261-6481
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • TOM@SANDSSURVEYING.COM

Nearby airports

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About MT89

Sands (MT89) is an airport in Kalispell, MT, at 3,003 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MT89, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MT89 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MT89?

Sands has 2 runways; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MT89?

Sands is in Kalispell, MT, at an elevation of 3,003 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.2579, -114.1734.

More about MT89

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 MT89 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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