Nelson Airport (MT58) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Nelson Airport in Fort Peck, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOLF): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Nelson Airport (MT58) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fort Peck, MT at 2,425 ft. MT58 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KOLF, about 32 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (E, NW, SE, W), longest 2,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KOLF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOLF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KOLF, 31.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 9,500 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
METAR KOLF 130153Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM OVC095 12/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01220072
What changed at KOLF (nearest station)?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 9,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for MT58
Based on the nearest station (KOLF), MT58 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway E, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 2,425 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 MT58. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| NW | 2,500 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| SE | 2,500 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| W | 2,500 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,500 ft.
MT58 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nelson Airport in Fort Peck, 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 MT58 is headed.
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at MT58
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station 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.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- E/NW/SE/W
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KOLF 122320Z 1300/1324 28007KT P6SM FEW050 FM130200 34007KT P6SM FEW060 FM130700 05010KT P6SM FEW070 FM131500 11012KT P6SM SCT100 FM131900 11017KT P6SM FEW170
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- MT58
- City
- Fort Peck
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,425 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7667, -106.1880
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOLF
- TAF
- Nearest KOLF
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 6m
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Nearby airports
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MT58 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at MT58?+
MT58 has 4 runways: E, NW, SE, W; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MT58 come from?+
Nelson Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOLF, about 32 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MT58 can differ.
Does MT58 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KOLF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MT58 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. MT58 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MT58 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Nelson Airport (MT58)
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