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Ennis Big Sky Airport

General Aviation Airport · Ennis, MT, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Ennis Big Sky Airport. It's 81°F with 11% humidity. Winds from 320° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKEKSIATA—LOCALEKS
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation5,423ft1,653 m
Longest runway7,600ft2,316 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates45.27, -111.6545°16'18.5"N 111°38'56.4"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

11 min ago
81°F27°C · Dew 21°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW320° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity11%
  • Altimeter30.27 inHg
  • Pressure1025.1 hPa
  • GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KEKS 042215Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3027 RMK AO2
Decoded — plain language
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature81°F / 27°C
Dew point21°F · 11% RH
Altimeter30.27 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Ennis/Big Sky Arpt, MT, US·11 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z
  1. InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 02:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
    Now
  2. FromMon 02:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
    VFRWind160° @ 14 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′
  3. FromMon 12:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
    VFRWind160° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 25,000′
RAWTAF KEKS 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM050200 16014KT P6SM FEW250 FM051200 16008KT P6SM BKN250

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

16/34
NESW
34
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
★ Best
16
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:26 UTC
What is the weather at Ennis Big Sky Airport (KEKS) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Ennis Big Sky Airport. It's 81°F with 11% humidity. Winds from 320° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KEKS VFR or IFR right now?
KEKS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KEKS has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 320° at 5 kt, runway 34 gives a 4 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Ennis Big Sky Airport have?
Ennis Big Sky Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 7,600 ft (2,316 m). Field elevation is 5,423 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at KEKS?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:29 UTC and sunset at 01:01 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:30 UTC.
Are there delays at KEKS right now?
The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KEKS.

Runways

1 total
16/34◐ lit
7,600 ft2,316 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

1 listed
UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
EKS
EnnisNDB
286 kHz0.4 NM193° S
BZN
BozemanVOR-DME
112.40 MHz37.1 NM034° NE
DLN
DillonVOR-DME
113.00 MHz38.0 NM268° W
BZ
ManniNDB
266 kHz39.1 NM023° NE

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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