Cut Bank International Airport (KCTB)
Medium airport · Cut Bank, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cut Bank International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCTB |
| IATA | CTB |
| Elevation | 3,854 ft (1175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°36'31" W 112°22'41" 48.60866, -112.37818 |
| Location | Cut Bank, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cut Bank International Airport at a glance
Cut Bank International Airport is a medium airport in Cut Bank, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as CTB. The field elevation of 3,854 ft (1175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCTB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,300 ft (1615 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCTB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cut Bank International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge County Airport | CYQL | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Glacier Park International Airport | KGPI | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Great Falls International Airport | KGTF | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Pincher Creek Airport | CZPC | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Havre City County Airport | KHVR | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cut Bank International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,854 ft field elevation of Cut Bank International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cut Bank International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cut Bank International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cut Bank International Airport is KCTB, and its IATA code is CTB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cut Bank International Airport above sea level?
Cut Bank International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,854 feet (1175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cut Bank International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6087, -112.3782 — in Cut Bank, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lethbridge County Airport, about 118 km away.
Does KCTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCTB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cut Bank International Airport?
Cut Bank International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,300 ft (1615 m) with a ASP surface.