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Airports / Idaho / BOI
Large airport · BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field.
Boise, Idaho · 2,871 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,533 ratings
6
Operators based
2,871
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Boise, IdahoELEV 2,871 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,533
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,871
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#8 / 18
Idaho airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4533 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated ID fields.
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, listed as KBOI / BOI, is a large commercial airport in Boise, Idaho. Field elevation is 2,871 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BOI is a home base: Idaho Helicopters, Jackson Jet Center, and Portland Jets, LLC (Operated by Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC.) operate from the field, 6 in all. The closest alternate fields are Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO, 35 nm), Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO, 44 nm), and McCall Municipal Airport (MYL, 80 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Sun Valley, ID destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Boise Air Terminal and Gowen Field. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BOI to plan your flight.
3 FBOs serve KBOI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jackson Jet Center Boise
Your FBO? Claim it, freeA full service FBO very close to downtown Boise, Idaho. Jackson Jet Boise offers 140,000 square feet of hangar space and 28 feet of clearance. Our large and comfortable private luxury lounge has a full complement of amenities, office and two private conference rooms.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open daily 6am-10pm. Holidays hours may vary
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Turbo Air FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0600-2000, Sat & Sun 0800-1700; 24-hour call-out
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Western Aircraft
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWestern Aircraft is a full-service Avfuel Network FBO (Fixed Base Operator) located at the Boise Air Terminal (KBOI) with complete line services available. We pride ourselves on going "Above and Beyond" for our customers and treating them like family. Our first-class amenities ensure that crew and passengers have an enjoyable visit in Boise, whether they fly a Cessna 152 or a Boeing 757.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6am-9pm seven days per week; call-out service available
- Unicom 129.80
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Brand new Parking Garages came up, soon to have an updated Baggage System and new Concourse A.”
CEC USA5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It is consistently clean, easy to navigate, and the service is always friendly and reliable.”
Tony Cruz5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBOI
IATA
BOI
FAA / Local
BOI
Elevation
2,871 ft
Coordinates
43.5644° N · 116.2230° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ID fields
state range 1,442–5,318 ft
At 2,871 ft, BOI sits lower than 73% of the 22 Idaho fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 10L/28R10,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L9,763 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
BOI's 10,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators6
- Western AircraftBoise · Part 1354.4(77)13 aircraft · KBOI
- Jackson Jet CenterBoise, ID · Part 1354.8(97)9 aircraft · KBOI
- Turbo Air, Inc.Boise · Part 1355.0(7)5 aircraft · KBOI
- WestAir CharterBoise, ID · Part 1354.4(77)KBOI
- Portland Jets, LLC (Operated by Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC.)Portland, ME · Part 1354.7(51)KBOI
- Idaho HelicoptersBoise · Part 1355.0(6)KBOI
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmMUOMountain Home Air Force BaseMountain Home
- 44nmONOOntario Municipal AirportOregon
- 80nmMYLMcCall Municipal AirportMcCall
- 84nmSUNFriedman Memorial AirportHailey
- 100nmTWFJoslin Field Magic Valley Regional AirportTwin Falls
- 102nmBKEBaker City Municipal AirportBaker City
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBOI · Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · Boise, ID
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 239 nm | 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 252 nm | 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 346 nm | 1h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 452 nm | 1h 27m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 454 nm | 1h 27m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 479 nm | 1h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Denver (DEN) | 563 nm | 1h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOI?
- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field's longest paved runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BOI?
- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BOI?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field as a home base, including Idaho Helicopters, Jackson Jet Center, Portland Jets, LLC (Operated by Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC.). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field?
- 3 FBOs serve BOI: Jackson Jet Center Boise, Turbo Air FBO and Western Aircraft. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOI?
- The closest alternate is Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO), about 35 nm away, followed by Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 57m (239 nm), Salt Lake City about 59m (252 nm), Seattle about 1h 12m (346 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.