Lewistown Municipal Airport

KLWT / LWT

Lewistown, US

Last Updated
Jun 28, 01:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 174 hours ago
01:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLWT 280154Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM FEW034 16/10 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP023 T01560100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,170 ft
FEW 3,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,570 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lewistown Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,400 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 174.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 6 to 20 knots. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
866 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,170 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,418 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,539 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLWT 050521Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200 FM052200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 0522/0604 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA OVC060CB AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LWT
02
20
08
26 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 38°
3.7 kt 3.3 kt
138° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,100 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 4,102 ft 60 ft ASP 140°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLWT

5,681 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
2.7%

Lewistown Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 8%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.7%
N
3.6%
S
4.2%
W
24.8%
NE
1.1%
NW
15.3%
SE
11.2%
SW
20.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.5°C
Range: -25°C to 30°C
-25°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September January June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,681 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lewistown Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLWT
IATA Code: LWT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,170 ft MSL

Location

City: Lewistown
Country: US
Latitude: 47.048429°
Longitude: -109.466143°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,100 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,102 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lewistown Municipal Airport

Overview

Lewistown Municipal Airport serves central Montana, located at an elevation of 4,170 feet MSL near the city of Lewistown. The airport features three asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 4,102 to 6,100 feet, supporting a variety of general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KLWT are predominantly VFR, with 80.6% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences prevailing westerly winds averaging 9.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from -25°C to 30°C. Seasonal variations show September, January, and November as the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,170 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. All three runways have 100% wind coverage, with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 4.7 to 7.1 knots. The diverse runway configuration allows for flexible operations under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds when planning approaches, with an 8.1% chance of calm conditions. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. The airport experiences minimal fog, with only 1.5% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.