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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Coordinates: 45°46′37″N 111°09′07″W / 45.777°N 111.152°W / 45.777; -111.152
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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGallatin Airport Authority
ServesBozeman, Montana
LocationBelgrade, Montana
Time zoneMountain (UTC−7)
 • Summer (DST)(UTC−6)
Elevation AMSL4,473 ft / 1,363 m
Coordinates45°46′37″N 111°09′07″W / 45.777°N 111.152°W / 45.777; -111.152
Websitebozemanairport.com
Maps
FAA airport diagram
FAA airport diagram
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 8,994 2,741 Asphalt
3/21 2,650 808 Asphalt
11/29 5,050 1,539 Asphalt
11G/29G 2,802 854 Grass
Statistics (2023)
Aircraft operations129,775
Based aircraft404
Total passengers2,464,325
Sources: FAA[1] and airport website[2]

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (IATA: BZN, ICAO: KBZN, FAA LID: BZN) (Gallatin Field) is located in Belgrade, Montana, United States, eight miles (13 km; 7 nmi) northwest of Bozeman. Owned by the Gallatin Airport Authority,[1] it has been Montana's busiest airport since 2013.[3]

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service facility (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).[4] Federal Aviation Administration records show that the airport had 442,788 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2013,[5] 434,038 in 2012 and 397,870 in 2011.[6]

History

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In 2011, a terminal expansion designed by Prugh & Lenon Architects opened, adding three gates and more retail concessions.[7] The firm designed expansions and renovations made in 1995 and 1997.[8]

Gallatin Field was renamed Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in late 2011 to associate it with Yellowstone National Park.[9] International flights have been allowed since 2012, after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility opened on July 1. The project was funded in cooperation with Signature Flight Support and the Yellowstone Club. In 2013, BZN surpassed Billings Logan as the busiest airport in Montana for passenger service with 879,221 passengers from June 2012 to May 2013.[7]

The airport had an expansion of service in 2020 and 2021 to a record 31 nonstop destinations as airlines entered the market or added new routes to serve increased leisure demand. Allegiant Air added nonstop service from three cities; Alaska Airlines added two new routes; startup airline Avelo Airlines began service to one destination; and Southwest Airlines, the largest airline without service to any city in Montana, entered Montana for the first time with two destinations from Bozeman, later adding several more.[10] Several of the markets added had never been commercially served from Bozeman before, including Washington, D.C. (Dulles) and Nashville.[citation needed]

In April 2023, Summit Aviation began construction on a new facility to support its services for Gallatin College as well as its own flight training, charter service, and aircraft management services.[11]

In 2024, the airport announced a $180-million dollar infrastructure upgrade and expansion.[12] This expansion, the largest ever in Montana history, will include the addition of three new baggage carousels, a second security checkpoint, and the capability to add on three more gates. The expansion is expected to be completed within the next 4.5 years.[12]

Facilities

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A Delta Connection CRJ700 at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, with the Bridger Mountains in the background

The airport covers 2,481 acres (10.04 km2) at an elevation of 4,473 feet (1,363 m) above sea level. It has four runways: 12/30 is 8,994 by 150 feet (2,741 by 46 m) asphalt; 3/21 is 2,650 by 75 feet (808 by 23 m) asphalt; 11/29 is 5,050 by 75 feet (1,539 by 23 m) asphalt; and 11G/29G is 2,802 by 80 feet (854 by 24 m) turf.[1][13]

In the year ending January 1, 2022, the airport had 116,055 aircraft operations, an average of 318 per day. General aviation accounted for 69% of operations. Air carrier operations accounted for 20%, air taxi operations accounted for 10% and military operations accounted for <1%. At that time, there were 408 aircraft based at BZN, 262 single engine, 37 multi-engine, 74 jets, 25 helicopters and 10 gliders.[1]

Airlines and destinations

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Passenger

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AirlinesDestinations
Alaska Airlines Portland (OR), Seattle/Tacoma
Seasonal: Boise,[14] San Diego, San Francisco
Allegiant Air Las Vegas, Phoenix/Mesa
Seasonal: Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego
American Airlines Dallas/Fort Worth
Seasonal: Charlotte,[15] Chicago–O'Hare, New York–LaGuardia (resumes June 7, 2025)[16]
American Eagle Seasonal: Chicago–O'Hare
Avelo Airlines Seasonal: Burbank[17]
Delta Air Lines Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Salt Lake City
Seasonal: Boston,[18] New York–JFK[18]
Delta Connection Salt Lake City
Seasonal: Los Angeles,[19] Seattle/Tacoma[18]
JetBlue Seasonal: Boston, New York–JFK
Southwest Airlines Denver, Las Vegas
Seasonal: Chicago–Midway,[20] Dallas–Love, Nashville[21]
Sun Country Airlines Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul
United Airlines Chicago–O'Hare, Denver
Seasonal: Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington–Dulles
United Express Los Angeles, San Francisco
Seasonal: Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, Washington–Dulles

Cargo

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Statistics

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Airport traffic

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Annual passenger traffic at BZN airport. See Wikidata query.

Annual traffic

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BZN Airport annual traffic, 2004–present[24]
Year Passengers Operations Year Passengers Operations Year Passengers Operations
2004 619,543 66,616 2014 966,964 80,722 2024
2005 672,482 71,556 2015 1,021,155 80,559 2025
2006 633,762 82,937 2016 1,107,168 76,902 2026
2007 670,874 80,606 2017 1,199,537 76,235 2027
2008 702,495 76,762 2018 1,342,290 90,502 2028
2009 683,277 68,913 2019 1,573,860 97,867 2029
2010 728,038 72,447 2020 889,775 104,091 2030
2011 796,110 73,749 2021 1,940,191 116,055 2031
2012 867,117 81,482 2022 2,264,424 111,062 2032
2013 884,660 74,952 2023 2,464,325 129,775 2033

Top destinations

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Busiest domestic routes from BZN
(October 2023 – September 2024)[25]
Rank City Passengers Carriers
1 Denver, CO 336,600 Southwest, United
2 Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 133,510 Delta, Sun Country
3 Salt Lake City, UT 117,970 Delta
4 Seattle/Tacoma, WA 111,630 Alaska
5 Chicago-O'Hare, IL 109,240 American, United
6 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 99,790 American
7 Las Vegas, NV 86,400 Allegiant, Southwest
8 Atlanta, GA 61,550 Delta
9 Los Angeles, CA 43,740 Allegiant, American, United
10 Newark, NJ 42,870 United

Airline market share

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Largest airlines at BZN
(October 2023 – September 2024)[26]
Rank Airline Passengers Share
1 United Airlines 582,000 22.20%
2 Southwest Airlines 544,000 20.74%
3 Delta Air Lines 540,000 20.61%
4 American Airlines 266,000 10.14%
5 SkyWest Airlines 245,000 9.33%
Other 445,000 16.98%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for BZN PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. effective November 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, official site
  3. ^ Hausen, Jodi (June 18, 2013). "Bozeman airport busiest in state". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  4. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF). National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF, 2.03 MB) on 2012-09-27.
  5. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2013" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. June 20, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF, 1.0 MB) on 2014-08-16.
  6. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2012" (PDF, 189 KB). Federal Aviation Administration. 2013-10-30.
  7. ^ a b "Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZN – Yellowstone Flights". www.bozemanairport.com.
  8. ^ http://www.pterminal[permanent dead link‍] rughlenon.com/frame.html
  9. ^ Bacaj, Jason (December 9, 2011). "Gallatin Airport Authority approves airport name change". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  10. ^ Loveridge, Melissa (2021-03-28). "Spreading its wings: How BZN became Montana's busiest airport". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  11. ^ Rosenbaum, Traci (14 April 2023). "Summit Aviation begins expansion on north side of airport". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  12. ^ a b "Bozeman airport expansion to be largest in Montana history". KBZK News. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  13. ^ "BZN airport data at skyvector.com". skyvector.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  14. ^ "Alaska Adds 18 New Routes". Airline Geeks. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "American NS24 Charlotte Domestic Routes Addition". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  16. ^ Shon, Stella (2024-12-23). "American Airlines Adds Flights to Quebec, Calgary, Bozeman, and More From These U.S. Hubs". Yahoo Life. Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Avelo Airlines returning to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport". KBZK. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  18. ^ a b c "Delta Expands Bozeman Service in NW24; Resumes Seattle – Sun City Service". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Delta to fly to top U.S. Ski destinations from LAX, MSP and more | Delta News Hub". 14 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Southwest Airlines - Check Flight Schedules". Southwest Airlines. October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  21. ^ "Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule With New International Options And Most-Ever Departures". Southwest Airlines (Press release). October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "FedEx Caravans". Jetcareers.
  23. ^ "Alpine Air :: Common Routes". www.alpine-air.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  24. ^ "BZN Airport Annual Passengers and Operations 2004-Present". bozemanairport.com. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  25. ^ "RITA". Transtats.bts.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  26. ^ "RITA". Retrieved May 3, 2022.
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