L M Clayton Airport (KOLF)
Medium airport · Wolf Point, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | L M Clayton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOLF |
| IATA | OLF |
| Elevation | 1,986 ft (605 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°5'40" W 105°34'30" 48.09450, -105.57500 |
| Location | Wolf Point, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,091 ft (1552 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
L M Clayton Airport at a glance
L M Clayton Airport is a medium airport in Wolf Point, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as OLF. The field elevation of 1,986 ft (605 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOLF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 5,091 ft (1552 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOLF 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 L M Clayton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field | KGGW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Sidney - Richland Regional Airport | KSDY | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Dawson Community Airport | KGDV | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Williston Basin International Airport | KXWA | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field | KMLS | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for L M Clayton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,986 ft field elevation of L M Clayton 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 L M Clayton Airport
What is the ICAO code of L M Clayton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of L M Clayton Airport is KOLF, and its IATA code is OLF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is L M Clayton Airport above sea level?
L M Clayton Airport sits at an elevation of 1,986 feet (605 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is L M Clayton Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.0945, -105.5750 — in Wolf Point, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field, about 78 km away.
Does KOLF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOLF 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 L M Clayton Airport?
L M Clayton Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,091 ft (1552 m) with a ASP surface.