Flying Y Ranch Airport (MT48) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying Y Ranch Airport in Livingston, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLVM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying Y Ranch Airport (MT48) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Livingston, MT at 4,857 ft. MT48 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLVM, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 5,614 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLVM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLVM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLVM, 18.6 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLVM 290253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM FEW110 22/11 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 25033/0157 WSHFT 0212 LTG DSNT N-E RAE34 TSB0154E22 SLP113 P0016 60039 T02170111 50015
Current pilot readout for MT48
Based on the nearest station (KLVM), MT48 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 03, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,750 ft (field elevation 4,857 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 MT48. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 5,614 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 21 | 5,614 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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MT48 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying Y Ranch Airport 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 MT48 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 MT48
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03/21
- 100%
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
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MT48
- City
- Livingston
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,857 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.4263, -110.6565
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,614 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLVM
- TAF
- Nearest KLVM
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 12m
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RC flying fields nearby
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MT48 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MT48?+
MT48 has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 5,614 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MT48 come from?+
Flying Y Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLVM, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MT48 can differ.
Does MT48 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLVM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MT48 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MT48 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MT48 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying Y Ranch Airport (MT48)
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