Mission Field (KLVM), Montana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mission Field (KLVM) serves Livingston, Montana at an elevation of 4,659 feet, roughly 30 nautical miles from Bozeman Yellowstone International. The field is non-towered and offers a paved runway alongside two turf runways, supporting a business aviation-heavy traffic mix as reported through FAA TFMSC data. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, available during published attended hours.
Runways
Mission Field has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 5,701 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mission Field has 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
Mission Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bozeman Yellowstone International (KBZN), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mission Field recorded 842 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and September. Business aviation traffic at KLVM is concentrated in the summer and early fall, with July and September each exceeding 130 operations compared to single-digit counts in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 138 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mission Field averages 12.1 days above 90°F in July and 26.0 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.7°F, and December the coldest, at 36.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mission Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 31 has a mountain one mile out at a 23:1 ratio.
Activate MIRL for runway 04/22 on frequency 123.0.
Runways 08 and 26 thresholds and first 200 feet are marked with white cones.
Runways 13 and 31 thresholds and first 200 feet are marked with white cones.
The PAPI for runway 22 operates continuously.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel service outside standard hours, including weekends and after hours, requires special arrangement.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.
Mowing is irregular.
Agricultural operations occur from April through September.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -28C.
Airfield surface condition is unmonitored from 1700 to 0800.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mission Field has three airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Big Timber at Howard Field, 20.70 NM east.
Part of the Bozeman and Big Sky area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KLVM have customs available on-site?
Mission Field does not have customs available on-site. The nearest customs facility is at Bozeman Yellowstone International, located about 29.8 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance should coordinate with that facility in advance rather than expecting service at Livingston. This distance is worth factoring into routing decisions for international arrivals. Local ground handling at KLVM can assist with logistics, but the customs process itself happens at KBZN.
What runway options does KLVM offer for business aircraft?
Mission Field's primary runway is 04/22, a paved asphalt surface measuring 5,701 feet by 75 feet. Two additional turf runways are available: 08/26 at 3,762 feet by 125 feet, and 13/31 at 2,724 feet by 120 feet. The paved runway is the practical choice for most business aircraft given surface and length. Note that runway 31 has a mountain one mile out at a 23:1 ratio, and both turf runway thresholds are marked with cones rather than standard paint. Pilots should plan approaches accordingly.
Is fuel available at Mission Field around the clock?
Mission Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, but availability follows the field's attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily. Remarks note that fuel service outside those hours, including weekends and after-hours periods, requires special arrangement. Dispatchers planning early or late arrivals at KLVM should confirm fuel availability ahead of time rather than assume standard hours apply. The airport is non-towered, so there is no tower to coordinate after-hours logistics either. Planning around the published schedule reduces the risk of an unfueled aircraft on arrival.
What operational hazards should pilots know about at KLVM?
Mission Field carries several site-specific cautions worth reviewing before arrival. Wildlife is reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, and agricultural operations run from April through September. Airfield surface condition is unmonitored between 1700 and 0800, so pilots arriving outside attended hours should expect no real-time surface reports. Mowing is described as irregular, which can affect turf runway conditions. The airport is also classified as a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude correction at or below -28C.
How busy is Mission Field and when is traffic highest?
KLVM recorded 920 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 842 of those classified as business aviation activity. Traffic is concentrated in the warmer months, peaking in July and September with over 130 business aviation operations each, and dropping to single digits in February. This seasonal pattern reflects the broader travel pattern into the Livingston, Montana area. Dispatchers planning trips during peak summer and early fall months should anticipate higher activity levels at this non-towered field. Winter months see comparatively light traffic.