Flying E Ranch Airport (39MT) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying E Ranch Airport in Helena, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHLN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying E Ranch Airport (39MT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Helena, MT at 3,922 ft. 39MT has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHLN, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (7, 25) — longest 1,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHLN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHLN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHLN, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 7 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHLN 290553Z AUTO 27007KT 9SM FU CLR 21/05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02110050 10339 20206 51018
What changed at KHLN (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 7 kt.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for 39MT
Based on the nearest station (KHLN), 39MT is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 7 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 7, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,550 ft (field elevation 3,922 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 39MT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7FAV | 1,600 ft | Turf | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 25 | 1,600 ft | Turf | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
39MT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying E Ranch Airport in Helena, MT: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 39MT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 39MT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BTM UA /OV CPN155040/TM 0034/FL170/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD 155-165 /RM DURC /ZLC
BTM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CPN155040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0034Reported at 00:34 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD 155-165Turbulence: occasional moderate 15,500–16,500 ft.RM DURC /ZLCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 39MT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHLN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 7/25
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KHLN 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT 6SM FU FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 39MT
- City
- Helena
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,922 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.6364, -112.0769
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHLN
- TAF
- Nearest KHLN
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 59m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Montana Elecric Sosaring Society - Masonic Home Rd — Helena, MT · 6 mi
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- Helena Flying Tigers - Clark's Bay Day Use Site — Helena, MT · 13 mi
39MT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 39MT?+
39MT has 2 runways — 7, 25; the longest is 1,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 39MT come from?+
Flying E Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHLN, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 39MT can differ.
Does 39MT have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHLN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 39MT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 39MT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 39MT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying E Ranch Airport (39MT)
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