Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (KLMT)
Medium airport · Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLMT |
| IATA | LMT |
| Elevation | 4,095 ft (1248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°9'22" W 121°43'59" 42.15610, -121.73300 |
| Location | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,260 ft (1603 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 10,302 ft (3140 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport at a glance
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport is a medium airport in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as LMT. The field elevation of 4,095 ft (1248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLMT 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 — 14/32 — offers 10,302 ft (3140 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLMT 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 Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport | KMFR | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Redding Municipal Airport | KRDD | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Jack Mc Namara Field Airport | KCEC | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Red Bluff Municipal Airport | KRBL | 227 km (123 NM) |
| California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | KACV | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,095 ft field elevation of Crater Lake-Klamath Regional 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 Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport is KLMT, and its IATA code is LMT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport above sea level?
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,095 feet (1248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1561, -121.7330 — in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, about 97 km away.
Does KLMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLMT 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 Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport?
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 10,302 ft (3140 m) with a PEM surface.