FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
All information is provided from the FAA unless otherwise noted.
(KHLN) Helena Regional Airport
1 rating | 1 review
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0500-0100
FAA
Elevation:
3,877 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Ctl Svc Prvdd By Salt Lake Artcc (Zlc) On Freqs 133.4/285.4 (Butte Rcag) When Helena Apch Ctl (Hln) Clsd.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 2200-0600
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 2200-0600
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Timezone:
MDT (UTC-06:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:01 am - 9:09 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:45 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:26 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.70
100LL (full)
$5.98
100LL (self)
$5.97
Jet-A (full)
$6.02
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Skyservice Helena FBO
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Car Rental
$6.70 | 100LL | full
$5.98 | 100LL | self
$5.97 | Jet-A | full
$6.02 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: SW
Phone:
(406) 442-2190
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
Fees:
Landing, Other
Flight Training
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Other businesses
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(406) 444-2694
(406) 442-2191
(406) 442-6400
(406) 449-2742
(406) 442-3500
(406) 442-2255
(406) 442-5757
(406) 457-1000
HLN
Montana Historical Society
Bill Roberts Golf Course
Holter Museum of Art
Great Northern Carousel
Nagoya Japanese
Chili's Grill & Bar
Qdoba
Perkins
IHOP
Flying Clubs
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Runway 09/27
Dimensions:
9,000 × 150 ft
(2,743 × 46 m)
(2,743 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Double wheel: 160,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 420,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 420,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, porous friction course, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 790/F/D/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 09 | 27 |
| Elevation: | 3,863.7 ft | 3,844.8 ft |
| Heading: | 090° magnetic 102° true | 270° magnetic 282° true |
| Gradient: | 0.21% down | 0.21% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS |
| Obstructions: | Terrain, 350 ft Right ft of center, 6 ft high, 200 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | +6 Ft Gnd 0-200 Ft Fm Rwy End 350 Ft R. FAA | n/a |
Runway 05/23
Dimensions:
4,644 × 75 ft
(1,415 × 23 m)
(1,415 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 21,000 lbs
Double wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, porous friction course, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 300/F/D/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 05 | 23 |
| Elevation: | 3,877.2 ft | 3,819.6 ft |
| Heading: | 054° magnetic 066° true | 234° magnetic 246° true |
| Gradient: | 1.24% down | 1.24% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Road, 136 ft Left ft of center, 22 ft high, 425 ft from end, 10:1 clearance slope | Fence, 165 ft Left ft of center, 8 ft high, 550 ft from end, 43:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 17/35
Dimensions:
2,989 × 75 ft
(911 × 23 m)
(911 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, porous friction course, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 460/F/D/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17 | 35 |
| Elevation: | 3,811.9 ft | 3,862.3 ft |
| Heading: | 167° magnetic 179° true | 347° magnetic 359° true |
| Gradient: | 1.69% up | 1.69% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | Terrain, Both-Sides, 4 ft high, 200 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | +4 Ft Gnd 0-200 Ft Fm Rwy End 0-125 Ft L & R. FAA |
Runway 10/28
Dimensions:
1,584 × 75 ft
(483 × 23 m)
(483 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 10 | 28 |
| Elevation: | 3,855.9 ft | 3,850.7 ft |
| Heading: | 091° magnetic 103° true | 271° magnetic 283° true |
| Gradient: | 0.33% down | 0.33% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: HLN
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: HLN
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 12 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/124 | 07/25/2025 0120 | 07/27/2025 0150 | AIRSPACE PJE WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2NM RADIUS OF HLN271004 SFC-8800FT DLY 0120-0150 |
| 4/7342 | 01/25/2024 0901 | IAP HELENA RGNL, HELENA, MT.
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27, AMDT 2...
CHANGE NOTE TO READ: FOR INOPERATIVE ALS, INCREA… | |
| 07/122 | 07/22/2025 1348 | NAV VORTAC NOT MNT | |
| 5/1239 | 07/20/2025 2002 | IAP HELENA RGNL, HELENA, MT.
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 27, AMDT 4...
ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 27, AMDT 3...
LOC BC -C, AM… | |
| 10/005 | 10/02/2024 2144 | 10/01/2025 2000 | NAV LOC RWY 27 BC U/S |
| 07/125 | 07/23/2025 0031 | 09/06/2025 0031 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1000375) 464028.00N1120108.00W (4.3NM NNW HLN) 3963.3FT (265.7FT AGL) U/S |
| 07/056 | 07/23/2024 2026 | 07/31/2025 2200 | APRON NTL GUARD AND FOREST SERVICE HVY RAMP, MNG HEL RAMP CLSD FOR TRANSIENT ACFT EXC PPR 406 324 5776 |
| 07/141 | 07/25/2025 1552 | 08/05/2025 2300 | APRON TXL C2 CLSD |
Additional Remarks
Arng Operations 1400-0030Z++ Mon-Fri, Exc Hol. Ctn Durg Tax; Aasf Ramp not Stressed for Lrg Acft. Ramp Advsy - 126.2, D406-324-5775, C406-324-5775. Tsnt Svc Na Aft 2300Z++ Mon-Fri; Wkend & Hol.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arng: Ft Harrison Army Airfield Wi Class D; Paja - Mt Arng Operations C406 324-5775/76, D324-5775/76.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cold Temperature Airport. Altitude Correction Required At or Below -17C.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Notification Service (Adcus) Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd If Una to CTC on FSS Freq, CTC Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel Svc- 406-442-2190.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lndg Fee Gtr Than 10000 Lb.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 05/23 & 17/35 Exc between Twy F & Rwy 09/27 not Avbl to Acr Gtr Than 30 Pax Seats.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy A, B, & C between Twy A & Rwy 35 not Avbl to Acr Gtr Than 30 Pax Seats.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Provided for Sked Part 121 Acr; Otrw Prior Apvl Rqrd - Amgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 46.60672, -111.98328
- 46° 36′ 24.2″ N, 111° 58′ 59.8″ W
- 46° 36.403′ N, 111° 58.997′ W
ARTCC:
Salt Lake City (ZLC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Great Falls Sectional
FSS:
Great Falls (GTF)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
12E (2025)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 27; REIL Rwy 09, 17 & 35; PAPI Rwy 09 & 27; HIRL Rwy 09/27; MIRL Rwy 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Military Ops
AM
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 119.5 | Helena | |
| ARNG OPS | 126.2 | Helena | |
| ARNG OPS | 40.65 | Helena | |
| ASOS | 120.4T (406) 290-3397 | Helena | |
| ATIS | 120.4 | Helena | |
| CTAF | 118.3 | Helena | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Helena | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Helena | |
| Tower | 118.3 | Helena | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Helena |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100 Octane, 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Public Transportation
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Jeff Wadekamper
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 442-2821 (Office)
Owner
Helena Region Airport Authority
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 442-2821 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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