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Airports / Montana / FCA
Medium airport · FCA
Glacier Park International Airport.
Kalispell, Montana · 2,977 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
1,188 ratings
1
Operators based
2,977
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kalispell, MontanaELEV 2,977 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
1,188
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,977
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#10 / 23
Montana airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 1188 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated MT fields.
73 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pincher Creek Airport (WPC).
Overview
Glacier Park International Airport, listed as KGPI / FCA, is a mid-sized airport in Kalispell, Montana. Field elevation is 2,977 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, FCA is a home base: RB Aviation, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Pincher Creek Airport (WPC, 73 nm), Cut Bank International Airport (CTB, 77 nm), and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO, 84 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,007-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Whitefish, MT destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Formerly KFCA. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FCA to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KGPI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Kalispell
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNestled in the Flathead Valley and just minutes from Glacier National Park, Atlantic Aviation at Glacier Park International Airport offers unmatched convenience in one of the country’s most sought-after destinations.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0500-2400
- Unicom 130.625
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you’re waiting for a flight or arriving after a long trip, the airport makes the experience feel smooth and almost enjoyable.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that immediately takes the stress out of travel, which is rare these days.”
BlueBound Travel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Glacier Park International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGPI
IATA
FCA
FAA / Local
GPI
Elevation
2,977 ft
Coordinates
48.3105° N · 114.2560° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MT fields
state range 1,985–6,649 ft
At 2,977 ft, FCA sits lower than 65% of the 31 Montana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,007 ft
- 02/209,007 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,510 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,007 ft
FCA's 9,007 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 73nmWPCPincher Creek AirportPincher Creek
- 77nmCTBCut Bank International AirportCut Bank
- 84nmMSOMissoula Montana AirportMissoula
- 98nmYQLLethbridge County AirportLethbridge
- 99nmYXCCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportCranbrook
- 108nmCOECoeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington FieldCoeur d'Alene
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKGPI · Glacier Park International Airport · Kalispell, MT
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FCA 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) | 318 nm | 1h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 328 nm | 1h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 609 nm | 1h 49m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 632 nm | 1h 52m |
| Denver (DEN) | 653 nm | 1h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 735 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FCA?
- Glacier Park International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,007 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 FCA?
- Glacier Park International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FCA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Glacier Park International Airport as a home base, including RB Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Glacier Park International Airport?
- One FBO serves FCA: Atlantic Aviation Kalispell. 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 FCA?
- The closest alternate is Pincher Creek Airport (WPC), about 73 nm away, followed by Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FCA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 8m (318 nm), Seattle about 1h 10m (328 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 28m (462 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.