AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

US-8428

Dog Leg Airport · East Helena

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,983 ft / 1,214 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 1,970 ft · TurfUNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dog Leg Airport (US-8428), located in East Helena, 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 3,983 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
Dog Leg Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-8428 / —
Municipality
East Helena
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,983 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,970 ft / 600 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
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).

KHLNILS
Helena Regional Airport
16 km / 9 nm
KBTMILS
Bert Mooney Airport
89 km / 48 nm
KBZNILS
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
102 km / 55 nm
KGTFILS
Great Falls International Airport
104 km / 56 nm
KLVM
Mission Field
142 km / 77 nm

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