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Small airport

Ekalaka Airport

ICAO K97MLocal 97M🇺🇸 Ekalaka
Coordinates
45.8778°N, 104.5370°W
Elevation
3,503 ft (1,068 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:47
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:22

About 15h 21m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Ekalaka Airport

Ekalaka Airport is a public use airport located in Ekalaka, Montana. In 2020, there were approximately 200 movements, with 88% being general aviation and 12% being air taxis. Ekalaka Airport hosts community events, including an annual fly-in, which features activities such as a flour drop competition, a barbecue, and a hangar dance.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 313,798 ft / 1,158 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GAP B HIGH BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger12000 ft MSLFL180
GAP B LOW BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND12000 ft MSL
EXCLUDED FROM GAP B LOWSpecial useDanger500 ft GND1500 ft GND
POWDER RIVER 2 HIGH 0730-12 & 18-2330 M-TH & 0730-12 F & BY NTMSpecial useDanger12000 ft MSLFL180
POWDER RIVER 2 LOW 0730-12 & 18-2330 M-TH & 0730-12 F & BY NTMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND12000 ft GND
EXCLUDED FROM POWDER RIVER 2 LOWSpecial useDanger500 ft GND1500 ft GND
POWDER RIVER 3 HIGH 0730-12 & 18-2330 M-TH & 0730-12 F & BY NTMSpecial useDanger12000 ft MSLFL180
POWDER RIVER 3 LOW 0730-12 & 18-2330 M-TH & 0730-12 F & BY NTMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND12000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ekalaka Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ekalaka Airport located?

Ekalaka Airport is small airport located in Ekalaka, United States, at an elevation of 3,503 ft (1,068 m).

How many runways does Ekalaka Airport have?

Ekalaka Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,798 ft / 1,158 m.

What time zone is Ekalaka Airport in?

Ekalaka Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ekalaka Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ekalaka Airport is approximately 7.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ekalaka Airport?

The nearest airport to Ekalaka Airport is Castleberry Airport (MT45), about 2.5 nm to the nw, followed by Laird Ranch Airport and Tennant Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ekalaka Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.