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 south-southwest (200°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLVM 290353Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02170083
What changed at KLVM?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.99 → 30.01 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLVM
KLVM is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,450 ft (field elevation 4,660 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,701 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 13 | 2,724 ft | GRS | 5 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 26 | 3,762 ft | GRS | 2 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 08 | 3,762 ft | GRS | 2 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 31 | 2,724 ft | GRS | 5 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 04 | 5,701 ft | ASP | 7 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 24 h: wind 14→8 kt, ceiling 10,000 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 © 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 KLVM
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
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLVM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLVM reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 49 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 35%
- 08
- 19%
- 31
- 19%
- 22
- 15%
- 13
- 6%
- 04
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0247Z (8:47 PM MDT)
TAF KLVM 290247Z 2903/2924 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 SCT150 TEMPO 2903/2904 VRB20G50KT 6SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM290500 29006KT P6SM SCT150 FM291800 22012KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2918/2924 VRB20G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
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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
- Next sunset
- 22h 58m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
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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