K97M
Ekalaka Airport
Ekalaka, MontanaElevation 3,503 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13138°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 31318°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ekalaka Airport is in Ekalaka, Montana. Field elevation 3,503 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTROY FRUIT
Manager phone406-853-5377
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK97M
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.8778, -104.5370
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›DUSK-0000. MIRL RWY 13/31 & PAPI RWYS 13 & 31 PRESET MEDIUM INTST DUSK-0000; OTHER HRS ACTVT - CTAF.
›BCN IS LCTD 1 MI NE ON HILL TOP.
›SELF SVC CREDIT CARD 24/7
›80 FT TALL HILLS IN TRANSITIONAL SURFACE, SOUTH SIDE OF APT, 700 FT FM RWY EDGE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K97M have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K97M. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K97M have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K97M. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K97M?
K97M sits at 3,503 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K97M?
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.