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Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton

ICAO KHWQLocal HWQ🇺🇸 Harlowton
Coordinates
46.4486°N, 109.8530°W
Elevation
4,311 ft (1,314 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:45

About 15h 24m 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 Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton

Wheatland County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) northwest of the central business district of Harlowton, a city in Wheatland County, Montana, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KHWQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,200 ft / 1,280 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
FSSGREAT FALLS RDO122.400 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle4,505 ft
Obstacle4,524 ft
Obstacle4,531 ft
Obstacle4,524 ft
Obstacle4,518 ft
Obstacle4,511 ft
Obstacle4,554 ft
Obstacle4,511 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton?

The ICAO code for Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is KHWQ.

Where is Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton located?

Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is small airport located in Harlowton, United States, at an elevation of 4,311 ft (1,314 m).

How many runways does Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton have?

Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton in?

Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is approximately 10.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton?

The nearest airport to Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton is Lammers Airport (11MT), about 15 nm to the e, followed by Ryegate Airport and Three Cross Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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