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MT53

Carson Field

Kalispell, MontanaElevation 3,550 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,650 ft

12/30
Dimensions
3,650 x 24 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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

Carson Field is in Kalispell, Montana. Field elevation 3,550 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMIKE GROARKE
Manager phone406-607-0560
AttendedAPR-NOV ALL, 24 hours
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMT53
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.0947, -114.8520
Distance from city22 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SPORT PAJA ON ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›MULTICOM FREQ 122.900.
›FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MT53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MT53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MT53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MT53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MT53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MT53?
MT53 sits at 3,550 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MT53?
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.