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MT43

Klies Air Strip

Basin, MontanaElevation 6,300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

11/29
Dimensions
2,100 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 11
RWY 29

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Klies Air Strip is in Basin, Montana. Field elevation 6,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFORREST L KLIES
Manager phone406-439-0653
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMT43
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.3463, -112.3440
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PERSONAL USE.
›500' OVRNAT S END OF STRIP RUNNING INTO 100' TREES.
›LNDGS TO THE N & TKOFS TO THE S ONLY DUE TO TERRAIN 1500' HIGH 1.2 MILES FM THE RWY.
›MOOSE, DEER & ELK FQT THE STRIP.
›FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MT43 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MT43 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MT43. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MT43 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MT43. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MT43?
MT43 sits at 6,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MT43?
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.