Cut Bank International Airport (KCTB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cut Bank International Airport in Cut Bank, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cut Bank International Airport (KCTB) is a regional airport serving Cut Bank, MT at 3,854 ft. KCTB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 5,300 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.025. Track KCTB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (260°) at 14 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCTB 290156Z AUTO 26014G21KT 9SM CLR 28/04 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 26028/0122 SLP089 T02780039
What changed at KCTB?
Since the 0056Z (6:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 20 to 14 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KCTB
KCTB is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 14 knots gusting 21, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,350 ft (field elevation 3,854 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 KCTB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,300 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 4 kt right (g6) |
| 32 | 5,300 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 13 kt left (g20) |
| 14 | 5,300 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 13 kt right (g20) |
| 05 | 5,300 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 4 kt left (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCTB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cut Bank International Airport in Cut Bank, 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 KCTB 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 KCTB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GTF UA /OV 090030/TM 2315/FL110/TP C560/TB LGT CHOP BLO 110
GTF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 110Turbulence: light chop blo 110.Show raw report
GTF UA /OV 170030/TM 2310/FL140/TP E75L/TB MOD BLO 160/RM TEMPERATURE INVERSION
GTF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 170030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2310Reported at 23:10 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD BLO 160Turbulence: moderate blo 160.RM TEMPERATURE INVERSIONRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCTB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCTB reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 56%
- 32
- 22%
- 14
- 14%
- 05
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0037Z (6:37 PM MDT)
TAF KCTB 290037Z 2901/2924 25010G20KT 6SM FU SKC FM290300 28009KT 6SM FU SKC FM292000 23010G20KT 6SM FU SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCTB
- IATA
- CTB
- FAA LID
- CTB
- City
- Cut Bank
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,854 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.6087, -112.3782
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 1h 7m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Snowbirds RC Club - Cut Bank Airport — Cut Bank, MT · 1 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCTB reported VFR conditions during about 87.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 296 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 11.0 kt, calm 6.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86.0 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 80.6 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 84.7 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| May | 88.2 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 94.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 96.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 89.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 86.2 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 83.3 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.2 kt |
| Feb | 11.8 kt |
| Mar | 11.6 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.3 kt |
| Jun | 10.3 kt |
| Jul | 8.7 kt |
| Aug | 8.4 kt |
| Sep | 9.3 kt |
| Oct | 11.1 kt |
| Nov | 13.1 kt |
| Dec | 12.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCTB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCTB?+
KCTB has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 5,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCTB report its own weather?+
Yes — Cut Bank International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCTB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCTB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCTB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCTB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cut Bank International Airport (KCTB)
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