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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.

VFR
Observed 0753Z (1:53 AM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
100° 4 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.14"
Temp / Dew
43°F / 6°C
feels like 40°F

Wind from the east (100°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 6°C (43°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KOLF 130753Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP214 T00610039

What changed at KOLF?

Since the 0653Z (12:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0653Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KOLF

KOLF is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 1,986 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 KOLF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
11FAV4 kt head1 kt left
294 kt tail1 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
061208Z20Z07Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 54 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

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.

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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.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KOLF

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0730Z (1:30 AM MDT) · 43 NM E of KOLF · 35,000 ft MSL · B738
continuous light chop /zlc turbulence
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XWA UA /OV S85/TM 0730/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP /ZLC
XWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV S85Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0730Reported at 07:30 UTC.
FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.
TP B738Aircraft type reporting.
TB CONS LGT CHOP /ZLCTurbulence: continuous light chop /zlc.

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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. The lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 4/8 kt
Max gust: -
Lowest ceiling: 3,800 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: SW
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 91%MVFR 9%IFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 9/27 kt
Max gust: 37 kt
Lowest ceiling: 1,400 ft
Lowest vis: 1.75 sm
Prevailing wind: W
Category changes: 10

Most recent change: IFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
29
53%
11
47%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0525Z (11:25 PM MDT)

TAF KOLF 130525Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT080 FM131700 10011KT P6SM SKC FM131900 11014KT P6SM SKC FM140100 10016G26KT P6SM FEW130

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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
Next sunset
17h 15m

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Historical Flying Weather at KOLF

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.

VFR Score
63
Wind Score
40
Reliability Score
47
National VFR rank
#282 of 1,400
Regional rank
#30
State rank
#12
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
86.7%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
2.0%
Est. VFR days/yr
287
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
5,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
15.4%
Median wind
6 kt
Gusty hours
12.6%
Crosswind >15 kt
2.3%
Fog/mist days/yr
93
Thunderstorm days/yr
27
Summer density alt
3,973 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KOLF monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan80.110.74.54.7
Feb79.212.34.83.7
Mar77.913.94.43.7
Apr86.310.32.50.9
May89.08.71.90.4
Jun93.84.61.20.4
Jul96.12.71.00.3
Aug94.44.01.10.5
Sep91.76.01.60.7
Oct87.39.62.01.1
Nov80.712.43.73.2
Dec76.812.06.34.9

Average wind by month

0510JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KOLF average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan6.7 kt
Feb6.7 kt
Mar7.6 kt
Apr8.7 kt
May8.0 kt
Jun7.4 kt
Jul6.5 kt
Aug6.4 kt
Sep6.4 kt
Oct7.0 kt
Nov6.5 kt
Dec6.3 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 2610 · 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-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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