Ravalli County Airport (KHRF), Montana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ravalli County Airport, KHRF, serves Hamilton, Montana, from a single paved runway at 3,636 feet elevation, roughly 40 nautical miles south of Missoula Montana. The field is untowered and handles a mix of general and business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing business aviation as the dominant share of the 2,030 operations recorded in 2025. Jet A, Jet A+, and 100LL fuel are available during the airport's daytime attendance hours.
Runways
Ravalli County Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,200 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ravalli County Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ravalli County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bert Mooney (KBTM), 70 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ravalli County Airport recorded 1,821 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KHRF concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July at 306 operations against a low of 31 in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 306 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ravalli County Airport averages 10.5 days above 90°F in July and 28.3 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.0°F, and December the coldest, at 33.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ravalli County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Runway 17/35 is limited by the airport operator to aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 40,000 pounds for single-wheel gear and 53,000 pounds for dual-wheel gear, without prior permission.
PAPI for Runway 17 and Runway 35, and MIRL for Runway 17/35, are activated via CTAF. During daylight hours, pilots needing MIRL for Runway 17/35 should contact the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ravalli County Airport has one airfield within 40 NM. The closest is Missoula Montana (KMSO), 39.60 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does KHRF, Ravalli County Airport, see?
KHRF, Ravalli County Airport in Hamilton, Montana, recorded 2,030 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 1,821 of those movements. Traffic is highly seasonal, with July the busiest month at 306 business aviation operations and February the quietest at 31. The airport is untowered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF. Ravalli County sits north of Missoula Montana, roughly 39.6 nautical miles away on a bearing near due north.
Is there a weight limit for operations at Ravalli County Airport?
Yes. Ravalli County Airport, KHRF, limits Runway 17/35 to aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 40,000 pounds for single-wheel gear and 53,000 pounds for dual-wheel gear, as set by the airport operator. Operators above these limits need prior permission from the airport before landing. The restriction applies to the field's single paved runway, 5,200 feet long and 75 feet wide. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft into KHRF should confirm PPR status before filing.
What are the runway lighting arrangements at KHRF?
Runway 17/35 at Ravalli County Airport has a PAPI on both ends and medium intensity runway lighting, both activated through the common traffic advisory frequency. During daylight hours, pilots needing the MIRL system for Runway 17/35 must contact the airport manager directly rather than relying on the CTAF activation. KHRF is untowered, which places this coordination responsibility on the pilot. This arrangement is specific to daytime operations and does not apply after hours.
Does Ravalli County Airport have customs clearance onsite?
No, KHRF does not have customs facilities onsite. The nearest customs airport is KBTM, located approximately 70.09 nautical miles away. Aircraft arriving from outside the United States and requiring inspection should plan to clear customs at KBTM before or in coordination with a stop at Ravalli County Airport. For clearance delivery, Ravalli County directs pilots to contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
What fuel is available at KHRF, and when is the airport attended?
Ravalli County Airport, KHRF, offers 100LL avgas along with Jet A and Jet A+ fuel. The field is attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside those hours, pilots should plan fuel and services accordingly, as the attendance schedule does not extend into evening or overnight operations. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,636 feet, a factor worth building into performance planning for jet fuel uplift at this field.