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55MT

Elk Meadow Airstrip · Hamilton

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,720 ft / 1,134 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
5/23 · 1,127 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elk Meadow Airstrip (55MT), located in Hamilton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,720 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Elk Meadow Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
55MT / —
Municipality
Hamilton
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,720 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 5 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,127 ft / 344 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 5
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMSOILS
Missoula International Airport
77 km / 41 nm
KSMN
Lemhi County Airport
126 km / 68 nm
KBTMILS
Bert Mooney Airport
135 km / 73 nm
KHLNILS
Helena Regional Airport
175 km / 94 nm
KMYL
McCall Municipal Airport
210 km / 114 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026