KGTF/GTF METAR & TAF Great Falls International Airport

Great Falls, MontanaElevation 3,680 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

VFR6 min old

No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

VFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

VRB@3

steady

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

2,432 ft

-1,248 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1953Z (1:53 PM local) · 6 min old

KGTF is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND

Variable at 3 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

CLR

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

1°C / -3°C

34°F / 27°F. 4°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.37 inHg

1028.4 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

No significant hazards

No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

SLP329

sea-level pressure 1032.9 hPa

T00111033

precise temperature 1.1°C, dew point -3.3°C

station needs maintenance

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1740Z (11:40 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (12:00 PM local)

KGTF forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR

1800Z12:00 PM2248Z4:48 PM0336Z9:36 PM0824Z2:24 AM1312Z7:12 AM1800Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT

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FAA: no delays reported at GTF.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind variable at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests this afternoon partly sunny, high near 38F, low near 18F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov

Tuesday: winds up to 30 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Pilot note
This Afternoon	Partly Sunny	38/18	ENE 2 kt	–	0%
Monday	Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny	43/30	SE 4 kt	–	42%
Tuesday	Chance Light Rain	50/34	SW 20 kt	30 kt	44%	Strong winds in the forecast
Wednesday	Sunny	52/28	SW 12 kt	21 kt	10%
Thursday	Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy	40/26	NNE 6 kt	–	41%
Friday	Slight Chance Light Snow	39/25	N 4 kt	–	25%
Saturday	Partly Sunny	46/28	SW 3 kt	–	15%

Source: National Weather Service (office TFX). Forecast issued 1958Z.

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

2 runways · crosswind ranking

WIND USED

Wind calm or variable

Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,502 ft

03/21

Dimensions

10,502 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 0345°T

Landing length (LDA)10,502 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA10,502 / 10,502 / 10,502 ft

ILSILS/DME

Approach lightsALSF2

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 21225°T

Landing length (LDA)10,502 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA10,502 / 10,502 / 10,502 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P4R)

Traffic patternLeft

17/35

Dimensions

6,030 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

MED

RWY 17180°T

Landing length (LDA)5,800 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA6,030 / 6,030 / 6,030 ft

Displaced threshold230 ft

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 35360°T

Landing length (LDA)5,400 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,400 / 5,400 / 5,400 ft

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

2,432 ft

Pressure altitude

3,230 ft

Field elevation

3,680 ft MSL

Temperature

1°C (34°F)

Dewpoint

-3°C (27°F)

Altimeter

30.37 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

0019Z 6:19 PM

Sunrise

1400Z 8:00 AM

Loggable night

0051Z (6:51 PM local) → 1328Z (7:28 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

0019Z (6:19 PM local) → 1400Z (8:00 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

0119Z (7:19 PM local) → 1300Z (7:00 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

Great Falls International Airport is in Great Falls, Montana. Field elevation 3,680 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeMedium airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerJOHN FAULKNER

Manager phone406-727-3404

AttendedContinuous (24 hours)

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAKGTF / GTF

SectionalGREAT FALLS

Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY

Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS

CustomsAirport of entry

RegionMontana

CountryUnited States

Coordinates47.4820, -111.3710

Distance from city3 NM SW

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100LL · Jet A

Control towerTowered

Field lightingSee remarks

BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)

UNICOM122.950

FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.6

APP/DEP

A/D

126.6

ATIS

121.7

GND/CLNC DEL

GND

28.89

ANG OPS MAINT

OPS

122.6

RDO

118.7

TWR

122.95

UNICOM

UNIC

122.950

UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KHLN Helena Regional Airport

58 NM SW

VFR

KSBX Shelby Airport

67 NM N

VFR

KCTB Cut Bank International Airport

79 NM NW

MVFR

KHVR Havre City County Airport

91 NM NE

VFR

KBTM Bert Mooney Airport

103 NM SW

VFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 5290/F/B/X/T

›REIL RWY 21 OPR CONSLY WHEN RWY LGTS ARE ON. RWY LGTS CTLD BY TWR.

›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

›TWY C UNRSTD WT AND AVBL FOR TAXIING ACFT.

›MILITARY: ANG: OPR 1400-2330Z++ MON-THU, LTD FRI, CLOSED SAT-SUN AND HOL. BASE OPS DSN 791-0192, C406-791-0192. NO TRAN SVC SAT, SUN, HOL OR AFTER 2300Z++ MON-FRI. ACFT RQR ASSISTANCE CTC 288.9. RCR INFO AVBL FR BASE OPS.

›MILITARY: ANG: LTD TRAN SVC ONLY AVBL FOR ACFT PARTICIPATING IN ANG OPS WITH PRIOR COORDINATION (PPR).

›BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.

›MILITARY: ANG: USAF BASH - EXP INCREASED MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ACT (PHASE II) MAR-MAY AND SEP-DEC, SR-.5 TO SS+.5.

›MILITARY: ANG: NSTD WHITE EQPT TOOL BOX LCTN PAINTED ON RAMP.

›MILITARY: ANG: FUEL: A++ AVBL AT ANG.

›INDEX LEVEL C ARFF CAPABILITY IS AVBL AT ALL TIMES.

›FOR DC-10-40 AND B747.

›PCR VALUE: 300/F/B/X/U

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KGTF on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KGTF have a METAR?

Yes. KGTF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KGTF have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KGTF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at KGTF?

KGTF sits at 3,680 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGTF?

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.