Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field

KMLS / MLS

Miles City, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
3 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMLS 041853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01441050
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
923 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,630 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,698 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,209 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMLS 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250 FM050200 06012KT P6SM BKN210 FM051200 30012KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
VFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 21,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MLS
04
22
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,680 ft 75 ft ASP 52° No wind data
12/30 5,624 ft 100 ft ASP 135° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMLS

4,559 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.8%

Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
12.6%
E
4.4%
SE
15.3%
S
13.1%
SW
6.1%
W
15.6%
NW
17%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -27°C to 33°C
-27°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,559 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMLS
IATA Code: MLS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,630 ft MSL

Location

City: Miles City
Country: US
Latitude: 46.427268°
Longitude: -105.885372°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,680 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,624 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field

Overview

Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field serves the eastern Montana region as a medium-sized airport located near the city of Miles City. Situated at an elevation of 2,630 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for Custer County, supporting regional transportation and local aviation needs with two well-maintained asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Miles City Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with VFR conditions present 82% of the time. The airport experiences significant temperature variation, ranging from -27°C to 33°C, with an average temperature of 3.6°C. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 8.7 knots provide consistent and predictable wind conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways - 04/22 at 5,680 feet and 12/30 at 5,624 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Average crosswind components are moderate, measuring 6.3 knots for runway 04/22 and 4.7 knots for runway 12/30, which enhances operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the best months for VFR flying, with consistently clear conditions. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.3% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (1.5% of observations) and potential wind gusts up to 46 knots, though such extreme conditions are infrequent.

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
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.