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8MT4

Elk Meadows Ranch Airport · Townsend

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,066 ft / 1,239 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
5/23 · 2,200 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elk Meadows Ranch Airport (8MT4), located in Townsend, 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 4,066 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 Meadows Ranch Airport
ICAO / IATA
8MT4 / —
Municipality
Townsend
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,066 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 5 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,200 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 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.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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