Mission Field (KLVM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mission Field in Livingston, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mission Field (KLVM) is a regional airport serving Livingston, MT at 4,660 ft. KLVM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 08, 13, 22), longest 5,701 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.275. Track KLVM 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 east-northeast (070°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLVM 122353Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01780050 10194 20144 56012
What changed at KLVM?
Since the 2253Z (4:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2253Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLVM
KLVM is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,000 ft (field elevation 4,660 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KLVM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 5,701 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 08 | 3,762 ft | GRS | 11 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 13 | 2,724 ft | GRS | 2 kt head | 12 kt left |
| 31 | 2,724 ft | GRS | 2 kt tail | 12 kt right |
| 26 | 3,762 ft | GRS | 11 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 22 | 5,701 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 3 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 15→12 kt, ceiling 5,000 ft → unlimited.
KLVM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mission Field in Livingston, 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 KLVM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLVM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLVM reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 28%
- 22
- 23%
- 31
- 20%
- 08
- 18%
- 04
- 6%
- 13
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2333Z (5:33 PM MDT)
TAF KLVM 122333Z 1300/1324 09015G22KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200 FM130800 09014G21KT P6SM SCT035 BKN200 FM132300 22025G35KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLVM
- IATA
- LVM
- FAA LID
- LVM
- City
- Livingston
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,660 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6994, -110.4480
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 59m
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Historical Flying Weather at KLVM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLVM reported VFR conditions during about 90.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 309 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 12.4 kt, calm 6.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.1 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 83.5 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 86.2 | 6.4 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 85.3 | 8.7 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| May | 86.3 | 9.9 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 95.1 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 98.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 91.8 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 88.3 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 89.4 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 87.7 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 2.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17.6 kt |
| Feb | 15.6 kt |
| Mar | 13.5 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.0 kt |
| Jun | 9.1 kt |
| Jul | 8.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.5 kt |
| Sep | 9.3 kt |
| Oct | 12.4 kt |
| Nov | 16.1 kt |
| Dec | 17.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLVM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLVM?+
KLVM has 6 runways: 04, 08, 13, 22, 26, 31; the longest is 5,701 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLVM report its own weather?+
Yes. Mission Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLVM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLVM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLVM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLVM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mission Field (KLVM)
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