Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field (KMLS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field in Miles City, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field (KMLS) is a regional airport serving Miles City, MT at 2,630 ft. KMLS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 5,764 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 KMLS 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-southeast (160°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLS 290353Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02830128
What changed at KMLS?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 130° to 160°.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KMLS
KMLS is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,950 ft (field elevation 2,630 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 KMLS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 5,624 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 5,764 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 04 | 5,764 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 31 | 5,624 ft | ASP | 5 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 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMLS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field in Miles City, 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 KMLS 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMLS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMLS reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 43%
- 13
- 30%
- 31
- 17%
- 22
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT)
TAF KMLS 290253Z 2903/2924 13010G20KT P6SM FEW130 FM291500 17008KT P6SM FEW250 FM292000 22008KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 2920/2924 VRB25G50KT 6SM -TSRA BKN120CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMLS
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMLS.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMLS
- IATA
- MLS
- FAA LID
- MLS
- City
- Miles City
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,630 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.4273, -105.8854
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,764 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 21h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
3 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMLS reported VFR conditions during about 87.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 296 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.3 kt, calm 5.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.0 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 81.8 | 11.1 | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 82.3 | 11.2 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 84.5 | 10.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| May | 86.8 | 9.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 94.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 97.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 96.0 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 92.0 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 88.3 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 87.8 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 81.4 | 9.7 | 5.8 | 3.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.8 kt |
| Aug | 7.8 kt |
| Sep | 7.9 kt |
| Oct | 8.3 kt |
| Nov | 8.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMLS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field in Miles City, MT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KMLS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMLS?+
KMLS has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 5,764 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMLS report its own weather?+
Yes — Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMLS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMLS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMLS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMLS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMLS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field (KMLS) 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 Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field (KMLS)
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