KHWQ

Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton

Harlowton, MontanaElevation 4,311 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,200 ft

09/27
Dimensions
4,200 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0999°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27278°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is in Harlowton, Montana. Field elevation 4,311 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLYNN DALE
Manager phone(406) 632 5662
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKHWQ
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.4486, -109.8530
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF
122.4
GREAT FALLS RDO
FSS

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

ACTVT MIRL RY 09/27 & PAPI RY 27 - CTAF.
DEER ON & INVOF RY; ESPECIALLY DURING NIGHTIME HOURS.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KHWQ have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KHWQ. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KHWQ have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KHWQ. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KHWQ?
KHWQ sits at 4,311 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KHWQ?
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.