Airports / Idaho / BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field
KBOI / BOIBoise, IdahoELEV 2,871 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 18
Idaho airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4533 Google ratings — ranked against 18 rated ID fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 84% of the 206 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: Jackson Jet Center, Portland Jets, LLC (Operated by Maine Aviation Aircraft Charter, LLC.), and WestAir Charter operate from the field. 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).
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.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
4/5 reviews“The staff and TSA agents are friendly and professional, and the overall atmosphere feels calm and efficient.”
Fontaine Family5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“There are also some great food and coffee options, plus plenty of seating while you wait for your flight.”
Fontaine Family5★ on Google
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“The staff and TSA agents are friendly and professional, and the overall atmosphere feels calm and efficient.”
Fontaine Family5★ 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 83% of the 18 Idaho fields on the register.
Based charter operators3
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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