Helena Regional Airport (KHLN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Helena Regional Airport in Helena, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Helena Regional Airport (KHLN) is a regional airport serving Helena, MT at 3,877 ft. KHLN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 16, 23) — longest 9,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHLN 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 north-northwest (330°) at 10 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHLN 290153Z 33010KT 9SM FU CLR 31/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP094 T03110039
What changed at KHLN?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 4 to 10 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KHLN
KHLN is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 10 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,800 ft (field elevation 3,877 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 KHLN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 2,989 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 27 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 23 | 4,644 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 05 | 4,644 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 09 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 16 | 2,989 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→10 kt, ceiling 3,900 ft → unlimited.
KHLN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Helena Regional 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 KHLN 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 KHLN
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.Show raw report
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.Show raw report
DLN UA /OV DLN095025/TM 2233/FL360/TP B39M/SK TOP 390/ZLC
DLN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLN095025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 390/ZLCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MSO UA /OV MSO/TM 2146/FLUNKN/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 055-150/RM DURD RY 12
MSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2146Reported at 21:46 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 055-150Turbulence: light to moderate 5,500–15,000 ft.RM DURD RY 12Remarks.Show raw report
LWS UA /OV KBZN-LWS /TM 2134 /FL100 /TP C182 /TB CONS LGT
LWS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBZN-LWSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2134Reported at 21:34 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHLN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHLN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 30%
- 05
- 20%
- 23
- 17%
- 34
- 16%
- 09
- 14%
- 16
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KHLN 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB06KT 6SM FU SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHLN
- IATA
- HLN
- FAA LID
- HLN
- City
- Helena
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,877 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.6068, -111.9830
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 1h 1m
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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.
- Helena Flying Tigers - Helena Regulating Reservoir Rd (Main Field) — Helena, MT · 6 mi
- Montana Elecric Sosaring Society - Masonic Home Rd — Helena, MT · 6 mi
- Helena Flying Tigers - Clark's Bay Day Use Site — Helena, MT · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHLN reported VFR conditions during about 92.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 317 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 25.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.8 | 6.9 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Feb | 87.3 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 90.9 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 92.7 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| May | 92.6 | 6.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 97.2 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 95.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 92.8 | 6.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 92.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 91.8 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 88.2 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHLN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Helena Regional Airport in Helena, MT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHLN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHLN?+
KHLN has 6 runways — 05, 09, 16, 23, 27, 34; the longest is 9,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHLN report its own weather?+
Yes — Helena Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHLN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHLN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHLN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHLN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHLN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Helena Regional Airport (KHLN) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Helena Regional Airport (KHLN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Helena Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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