MT86
Bar E Airport
Helena, MontanaElevation 3,875 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 04
Approach lightsNSTD
RWY 22
Approach lightsNSTD
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bar E Airport is in Helena, Montana. Field elevation 3,875 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRYAN FOWLER
Manager phone406-235-4269
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMT86
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1644, -112.1132
Distance from city34 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD VFR OPNS ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC HELENA APCH AT 406-449-5756/5761, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›ACTVT MIRLS RWY 04/22 - CTAF
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MT86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MT86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MT86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MT86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MT86?
MT86 sits at 3,875 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MT86?
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.