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30MT Weather Nistler Helena Airport

Helena, MontanaElevation 4,753 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KHLN · 11 NM E · 39 min old
Ceiling 2,700 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KHLN
WIND
360@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,700 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 330° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 5C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon partly sunny, high near 37F, low near 25F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov
Tuesday: winds up to 34 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Partly Sunny 37/25 NE 4 kt – 2%
Monday Partly Sunny 46/36 NNE 4 kt – 85%
Tuesday Chance Rain And Snow 43/30 WSW 18 kt 34 kt 28% Strong winds in the forecast
Wednesday Sunny 46/29 SSW 8 kt – 19%
Thursday Partly Sunny 42/28 SSE 6 kt – 21%
Friday Slight Chance Light Snow 40/28 NE 4 kt – 32%
Saturday Slight Chance Light Snow 44/30 W 3 kt – 18%

Source: National Weather Service (office TFX). Forecast issued 2132Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway
NESW927
WIND
No on-field weather data
No reporting weather station on the field, so wind components cannot be computed. See nearby stations below.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,304 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,304 x 15 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
4,753 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0024Z 6:24 PM
Sunrise
1401Z 8:01 AM
Loggable night
0056Z (6:56 PM local) → 1330Z (7:30 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0024Z (6:24 PM local) → 1401Z (8:01 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0124Z (7:24 PM local) → 1301Z (7:01 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nistler Helena Airport is in Helena, Montana. Field elevation 4,753 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOE NISTLER
Manager phone406 439 5855
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA30MT
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.5711, -112.2379
Distance from city9 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

30MT has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KHLN (11 NM E, MVFR).

KHLN Helena Regional Airport
11 NM E
MVFR
KBTM Bert Mooney Airport
39 NM S
VFR
KGTF Great Falls International Airport
65 NM NE
VFR
KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
66 NM SE
LIFR
KMSO Missoula Montana Airport
79 NM W
VFR
KDLN Dillon Airport
80 NM S
IFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›PRIVATE STRIP - OBTAIN OWNER'S PERMISSION.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗30MT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 30MT have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 30MT. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 30MT have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 30MT. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 30MT?
30MT sits at 4,753 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 30MT?
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.