8MT4
Elk Meadows Ranch Airport
Townsend, MontanaElevation 4,066 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 05
RWY 23
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Elk Meadows Ranch Airport is in Townsend, Montana. Field elevation 4,066 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBILL WALDRON
Manager phone(406) 980-1633
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8MT4
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.5358, -111.4989
Distance from city8 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›ESTHER SUHR 406-980-1687 ESUHR@MT.NET
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›PLEASE PLACE ON AERONAUTICAL CHARTS.
›TKOF FM RY 23 ONLY AND LAND ON RY 05 ONLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8MT4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8MT4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8MT4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8MT4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8MT4?
8MT4 sits at 4,066 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8MT4?
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.