Trapper Creek Strip (MT30) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Trapper Creek Strip in Darby, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHRF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Trapper Creek Strip (MT30) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Darby, MT at 4,040 ft. MT30 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHRF, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 1,470 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KHRF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHRF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHRF, 18.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 8 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHRF 290235Z AUTO 03008KT 9SM CLR 27/07 A2989 RMK AO2
What changed at KHRF (nearest station)?
Since the 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for MT30
Based on the nearest station (KHRF), MT30 is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 8 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,500 ft (field elevation 4,040 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 MT30. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 1,470 ft | TURF | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 34 | 1,470 ft | TURF | 7 kt head | 4 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 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
MT30 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Trapper Creek Strip in Darby, 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 MT30 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 MT30
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
MSO UA /OV MSO/TM 2146/FLUNKN/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 055-150/RM DURD RY 12
MSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2146Reported at 21:46 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 055-150Turbulence: light to moderate 5,500–15,000 ft.RM DURD RY 12Remarks.Show raw report
MSO UA /OV MSO300020/TM 2140/FL115/TP E175/TB LGT TURB 115-SFC/RM DURD
MSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSO300020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL115Altitude: 11,500 ft MSL.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TURB 115-SFCTurbulence: light turb 115-sfc.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
LWS UA /OV KBZN-LWS /TM 2134 /FL100 /TP C182 /TB CONS LGT
LWS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBZN-LWSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2134Reported at 21:34 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at MT30
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHRF reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 10 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 16/34
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (5:25 PM MDT)
TAF KHRF 282325Z 2900/2924 36008KT 6SM FU SKC FM290100 16003KT 6SM FU SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near MT30
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MT30
- City
- Darby
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,040 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.9399, -114.1369
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,470 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHRF
- TAF
- Nearest KHRF
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 16m
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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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MT30 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MT30?+
MT30 has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 1,470 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MT30 come from?+
Trapper Creek Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHRF, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MT30 can differ.
Does MT30 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHRF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MT30 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MT30 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MT30 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Trapper Creek Strip (MT30)
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