Lewistown Municipal Airport (KLWT)
Medium airport · Lewistown, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lewistown Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLWT |
| IATA | LWT |
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1271 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°2'54" W 109°27'58" 47.04843, -109.46614 |
| Location | Lewistown, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 101 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,102 ft (1250 m) | 62 ft | ASP | No |
Lewistown Municipal Airport at a glance
Lewistown Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Lewistown, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as LWT. The field elevation of 4,170 ft (1271 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLWT 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 — 08/26 — offers 6,100 ft (1859 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLWT 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 Lewistown Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls International Airport | KGTF | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Billings Logan International Airport | KBIL | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Havre City County Airport | KHVR | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Mission Field | KLVM | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | KBZN | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lewistown Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,170 ft field elevation of Lewistown Municipal 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 Lewistown Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lewistown Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lewistown Municipal Airport is KLWT, and its IATA code is LWT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lewistown Municipal Airport above sea level?
Lewistown Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet (1271 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lewistown Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.0484, -109.4661 — in Lewistown, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Great Falls International Airport, about 152 km away.
Does KLWT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLWT 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 Lewistown Municipal Airport?
Lewistown Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,100 ft (1859 m) with a ASP surface.