Cut Bank International Airport

KCTB / CTB

Cut Bank, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
01:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCTB 050156Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM BKN075 OVC100 02/M04 A2969 RMK AO2 RAB0058E15 SLP073 P0000 T00171039

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,854 ft
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,354 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,854 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
877 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,854 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,102 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,467 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCTB 042339Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 FM050200 33008KT P6SM BKN035 FM050500 33009KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 0505/0511 1SM -SN OVC009 FM051800 31013G24KT P6SM BKN025 PROB30 0519/0524 4SM -SHRASN OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+3h
MVFR 330° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
05:00Z PROB30
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTB
05 ✈️
23
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,299 ft 75 ft ASP 64°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 5,300 ft 75 ft ASP 152°
6.0 kt 6.7 kt
132° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCTB

4,467 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.7%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2.6%

Cut Bank International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 13.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 55 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 13.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 55 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
3.6%
E
4.7%
SE
7%
S
5.1%
SW
12.2%
W
38.8%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.9°C
Range: -27°C to 28°C
-27°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,467 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cut Bank International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCTB
IATA Code: CTB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,854 ft MSL

Location

City: Cut Bank
Country: US
Latitude: 48.608657°
Longitude: -112.378183°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,299 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cut Bank International Airport

Overview

Cut Bank International Airport serves the regional transportation needs of northwestern Montana, located near the Canadian border. Situated at an elevation of 3854 ft MSL, the airport provides medium-level airport services in a rural landscape. Its two parallel asphalt runways offer substantial length and operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCTB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 83.1% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 12.9 knots, with temperature ranges from -27°C to 28°C. The airport experiences limited adverse weather, with only 4.1% IFR and 3% LIFR conditions, making it generally accessible throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (05/23 and 13/31), both approximately 5300 feet in length, constructed of asphalt surface. Its high elevation and proximity to mountainous terrain require careful navigation and performance considerations. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 7.1 and 9.2 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate consistent westerly wind patterns when planning approaches. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (1.7%) and rare low visibility events. September, January, and October statistically offer the most favorable VFR conditions, providing optimal flying environments for pilots navigating this northwestern Montana airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.