L M Clayton Airport (KOLF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for L M Clayton Airport in Wolf Point, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
L M Clayton Airport (KOLF) is a regional airport serving Wolf Point, MT at 1,986 ft. KOLF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 5,091 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 KOLF 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 (080°) at 12 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOLF 290153Z AUTO 08012KT 9SM CLR 31/14 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP081 T03110144
What changed at KOLF?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 5 to 12 kt.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KOLF
KOLF is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 12 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,550 ft (field elevation 1,986 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 KOLF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 5,091 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 29 | 5,091 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 8 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 6→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOLF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around L M Clayton Airport in Wolf Point, 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 KOLF 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 KOLF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLS UA /OV MLS065060/TM 2015/FL140/TP M20P/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD /IC NEG /ZLC
MLS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLS065060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2015Reported at 20:15 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP M20PAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEG /ZLCIcing: none reported /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOLF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOLF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 70%
- 29
- 30%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KOLF 282320Z 2900/2924 16007KT 6SM HZ SKC FM291000 VRB04KT 6SM HZ FEW130 WS020/17035KT FM291200 00000KT 6SM HZ FEW120 FM292100 32007KT P6SM FEW110
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOLF
- IATA
- OLF
- FAA LID
- OLF
- City
- Wolf Point
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,986 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.0945, -105.5750
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,091 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 44m
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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, KOLF reported VFR conditions during about 86.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 15.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.1 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 79.2 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 77.9 | 13.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 86.3 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 89.0 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 96.1 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 91.7 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 87.3 | 9.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 80.7 | 12.4 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 76.8 | 12.0 | 6.3 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.4 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOLF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for L M Clayton Airport in Wolf Point, MT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KOLF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOLF?+
KOLF has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 5,091 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOLF report its own weather?+
Yes — L M Clayton Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOLF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOLF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOLF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOLF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOLF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for L M Clayton Airport (KOLF) 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 L M Clayton Airport (KOLF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for L M Clayton Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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