Airports / Montana / CTB
Cut Bank International Airport.
Cut Bank, Montana · 3,854 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
12 ratings
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Operators based
3,854
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 23
Montana airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated MT fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lethbridge County Airport (YQL).
Overview
Located in Cut Bank, Montana, Cut Bank International Airport (KCTB / CTB) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,854 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CTB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lethbridge County Airport (YQL, 64 nm), Glacier Park International Airport (FCA, 77 nm), and Great Falls International Airport (GTF, 79 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,300-foot paved runway, CTB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from CTB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cut Bank.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCTB
IATA
CTB
FAA / Local
CTB
Elevation
3,854 ft
Coordinates
48.6087° N · 112.3782° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MT fields
state range 1,985–6,649 ft
At 3,854 ft, CTB sits higher than 61% of the 31 Montana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,300 ft
- 05/235,300 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,300 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,300 ft
CTB's 5,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 64nmYQLLethbridge County AirportLethbridge
- 77nmFCAGlacier Park International AirportKalispell
- 79nmGTFGreat Falls International AirportGreat Falls
- 84nmWPCPincher Creek AirportPincher Creek
- 104nmHVRHavre City County AirportHavre
- 107nmYXHMedicine Hat Regional AirportMedicine Hat
Location
Open the full mapKCTB · Cut Bank International Airport · Cut Bank, MT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CTB 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) | 308 nm | 1h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 405 nm | 1h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 611 nm | 1h 49m |
| Denver (DEN) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 762 nm | 2h 10m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 791 nm | 2h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CTB?
- Cut Bank International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 CTB?
- Cut Bank International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CTB?
- The closest alternate is Lethbridge County Airport (YQL), about 64 nm away, followed by Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CTB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 7m (308 nm), Seattle about 1h 21m (405 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.