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Dillon Airport.
Dillon, Montana · 5,241 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
12 ratings
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Operators based
5,241
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 23
Montana airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated MT fields.
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).
Overview
Dillon Airport, listed as KDLN / DLN, is a general aviation field in Dillon, Montana. The airport sits 5,241 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 DLN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 42 nm), Lemhi County Airport (SMN, 57 nm), and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN, 67 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,501-foot paved runway, DLN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DLN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dillon.
1 FBO serves KDLN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Dillon Flying Service
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- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 08:00-17:00; after-hours call-out service with prior arrangement
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDLN
IATA
DLN
FAA / Local
DLN
Elevation
5,241 ft
Coordinates
45.2554° N · 112.5530° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MT fields
state range 1,985–6,649 ft
At 5,241 ft, DLN sits higher than 87% of the 31 Montana fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,501 ft
- 17/356,501 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/223,600 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,501 ft
DLN's 6,501 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, and at 5,241 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmBTMBert Mooney AirportButte
- 57nmSMNLemhi County AirportSalmon
- 67nmBZNBozeman Yellowstone International AirportBozeman
- 70nmWYSYellowstone AirportWest Yellowstone
- 85nmHLNHelena Regional AirportHelena
- 93nmLVMMission FieldLivingston
Location
Open the full mapKDLN · Dillon Airport · Dillon, MT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DLN 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) | 126 nm | 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 269 nm | 1h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 441 nm | 1h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 475 nm | 1h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 563 nm | 1h 43m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 636 nm | 1h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DLN?
- Dillon Airport's longest paved runway is 6,501 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 DLN?
- Dillon Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Dillon Airport?
- One FBO serves DLN: Dillon Flying Service. 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 DLN?
- The closest alternate is Bert Mooney Airport (BTM), about 42 nm away, followed by Lemhi County Airport (SMN) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 2m (269 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 22m (419 nm), Seattle about 1h 23m (425 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.