Lewistown Municipal Airport

KLWT / LWT

Lewistown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
15:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
8 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLWT 041554Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00721044
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
872 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,170 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,279 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLWT 041121Z 0412/0512 23009G14KT P6SM BKN150 FM042200 22011G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 FM050300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM051000 31009G15KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+6h
VFR 220° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+11h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LWT
02
20 ✈️
08
26
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 38°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
08/26 6,100 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
120° angle
12/30 4,102 ft 60 ft ASP 140°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLWT

4,485 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.5%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
6%
LIFR
2.2%

Lewistown Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
1%
E
11%
SE
12.2%
S
4.3%
SW
20.8%
W
23.8%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -25°C to 30°C
-25°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,485 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lewistown Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLWT
IATA Code: LWT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,170 ft MSL

Location

City: Lewistown
Country: US
Latitude: 47.048429°
Longitude: -109.466143°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,100 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,102 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Lewistown Municipal Airport

Overview

Lewistown Municipal Airport serves central Montana, located at an elevation of 4,170 feet MSL near the city of Lewistown. The airport features three asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 4,102 to 6,100 feet, supporting a variety of general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KLWT are predominantly VFR, with 80.6% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences prevailing westerly winds averaging 9.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from -25°C to 30°C. Seasonal variations show September, January, and November as the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,170 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. All three runways have 100% wind coverage, with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 4.7 to 7.1 knots. The diverse runway configuration allows for flexible operations under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds when planning approaches, with an 8.1% chance of calm conditions. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. The airport experiences minimal fog, with only 1.5% of observations reporting fog conditions.

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.