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17MT

Abel Ranch Airport

Kalispell, MontanaElevation 2,900 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,000 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,600 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 16
RWY 34
12/30
Dimensions
3,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 12
RWY 30

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Abel Ranch Airport is in Kalispell, Montana. Field elevation 2,900 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPAUL ABEL
Manager phone(406) 261-2531
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17MT
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.1071, -114.1770
Distance from city8 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›PRVDD VFR, FLIGHT PROCEDURES OFFICE ALSO RECOMMENDS NEED TO USE CAUTION.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17MT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17MT have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17MT. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17MT have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17MT. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17MT?
17MT sits at 2,900 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17MT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.