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MT05

Laird Ranch Airport

Ekalaka, MontanaElevation 3,462 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

12/30
Dimensions
2,600 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 12
RWY 30

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Laird Ranch Airport is in Ekalaka, Montana. Field elevation 3,462 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerERLEND LAIRD
Manager phone406-775-6458
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMT05
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.6681, -104.7030
Distance from city15 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MT05 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MT05 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MT05. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MT05 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MT05. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MT05?
MT05 sits at 3,462 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MT05?
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.