Abel Ranch Airport

17MT

Kalispell, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:02Z

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Currently using: KGPI
Weather Source: Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)
Distance: 13nm / 23km from 17MT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
19:02Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
9 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KGPI 041902Z 17009KT 10SM SCT012 SCT016 OVC022 07/04 A2979 RMK AO2 T00670044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,900 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,100 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,500 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,100 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
912 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,900 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,028 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,764 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGPI 041729Z 0418/0518 18007KT P6SM -RA BKN010 OVC035 FM050700 18004KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC015 TEMPO 0510/0514 1SM -RA BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:58Z BASE
+0h
IFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain
07:00Z FM050700
+12h
MVFR 180° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
7MT
12
30 ✈️
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 3,000 ft 60 ft TURF 0°
↓ 5.8 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt
130° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
 2,600 ft 60 ft TURF 0°
↓ 8.9 kt • ↔ 1.6 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Abel Ranch Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: 17MT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,900 ft MSL

Location

City: Kalispell
Country: US
Latitude: 48.107101°
Longitude: -114.177002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
170°@9kt
Density Alt
2900ft, 7°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

KGPI MVFR
Glacier Park International Airport
13nm
23km
KMSO VFR
Missoula International Airport
72nm
133km
KCTB VFR
Cut Bank International Airport
78nm
144km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Abel Ranch Airport

Abel Ranch Airport (17MT) is located in Kalispell, US at an elevation of 2,900 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 16/34), with the longest at 3,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Abel Ranch Airport serves Kalispell in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (12/30, 16/34) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 3,000 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from 17MT, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.