Elk Meadow Airstrip (55MT) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Elk Meadow Airstrip in Hamilton, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHRF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Elk Meadow Airstrip (55MT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hamilton, MT at 3,720 ft. 55MT has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHRF, about 3 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (5, 23) — longest 1,127 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHRF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHRF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHRF, 3.3 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 7 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHRF 290335Z AUTO 06007KT 9SM CLR 23/07 A2991 RMK AO2
What changed at KHRF (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (9:15 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 55MT
Based on the nearest station (KHRF), 55MT is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 7 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 5, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,600 ft (field elevation 3,720 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 55MT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5FAV | 1,127 ft | Turf | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 23 | 1,127 ft | Turf | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
55MT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elk Meadow Airstrip in Hamilton, 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 55MT 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 55MT
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 55MT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHRF reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 10 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 5/23
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (5:25 PM MDT)
TAF KHRF 282325Z 2900/2924 36008KT 6SM FU SKC FM290100 16003KT 6SM FU SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 55MT
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 55MT
- City
- Hamilton
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,720 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.2311, -114.1990
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,127 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHRF
- TAF
- Nearest KHRF
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 25m
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55MT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 55MT?+
55MT has 2 runways — 5, 23; the longest is 1,127 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 55MT come from?+
Elk Meadow Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHRF, about 3 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 55MT can differ.
Does 55MT have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHRF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 55MT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 55MT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 55MT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Elk Meadow Airstrip (55MT)
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