Mission Field (KLVM)
Medium airport · Livingston, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mission Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLVM |
| IATA | LVM |
| Elevation | 4,660 ft (1420 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°41'58" W 110°26'53" 45.69940, -110.44800 |
| Location | Livingston, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,701 ft (1738 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 3,762 ft (1147 m) | 125 ft | GRS | No |
| 13/31 | 2,724 ft (830 m) | 120 ft | GRS | No |
Mission Field at a glance
Mission Field is a medium airport in Livingston, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as LVM. The field elevation of 4,660 ft (1420 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLVM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 5,701 ft (1738 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLVM 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 Mission Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | KBZN | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Yellowstone Airport | KWYS | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Billings Logan International Airport | KBIL | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Helena Regional Airport | KHLN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Bert Mooney Airport | KBTM | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mission Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,660 ft field elevation of Mission Field 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 Mission Field
What is the ICAO code of Mission Field?
The ICAO identifier of Mission Field is KLVM, and its IATA code is LVM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mission Field above sea level?
Mission Field sits at an elevation of 4,660 feet (1420 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mission Field located?
The airport lies at 45.6994, -110.4480 — in Livingston, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KLVM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLVM 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 Mission Field?
Mission Field has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,701 ft (1738 m) with a ASP surface.