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Airports / Montana / GTF
Medium airport · GTF
Great Falls International Airport.
Great Falls, Montana · 3,680 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
602 ratings
0
Operators based
3,680
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Great Falls, MontanaELEV 3,680 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
602
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,680
Field elevation
feet above sea level
58
Nearest alternate
nm to HLN
Field standing
#11 / 23
Montana airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 602 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated MT fields.
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
Overview
Located in Great Falls, Montana, Great Falls International Airport (KGTF / GTF) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,680 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GTF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Helena Regional Airport (HLN, 58 nm), Cut Bank International Airport (CTB, 79 nm), and Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT, 82 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,502-foot paved runway, GTF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GTF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Great Falls.
2 FBOs serve KGTF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Great Falls Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 am - 9 pm Monday - Sunday, 24-Hour On Call (no call-out fee)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Holman Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHolman Aviation has proudly served the Great Falls area since 1950 and offers a wide variety of services that include fueling, deicing, ground handling services, heated hangar space and aircraft maintenance. We provide a spacious ramp specifically designed to accommodate all types of aircraft including wide body airframes.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Located inside TSA security, Rockies Bar & Grill is the heartbeat of the terminal.”
Jerry Flanagan5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Whether you’re grabbing a microbrew, sipping a cocktail, or settling in for a meal, the vibe is friendly, relaxed, and authentically Montana.”
Jerry Flanagan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Great Falls International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGTF
IATA
GTF
FAA / Local
GTF
Elevation
3,680 ft
Coordinates
47.4820° N · 111.3710° 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 3,680 ft, GTF sits higher than 58% of the 31 Montana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,502 ft
- 03/2110,502 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/356,030 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/254,294 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,502 ft
GTF's 10,502 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmHLNHelena Regional AirportHelena
- 79nmCTBCut Bank International AirportCut Bank
- 82nmLWTLewistown Municipal AirportLewistown
- 91nmHVRHavre City County AirportHavre
- 103nmBZNBozeman Yellowstone International AirportBozeman
- 103nmBTMBert Mooney AirportButte
Location
Open the full mapKGTF · Great Falls International Airport · Great Falls, MT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GTF 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) | 234 nm | 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 403 nm | 1h 20m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 444 nm | 1h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Denver (DEN) | 542 nm | 1h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GTF?
- Great Falls International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,502 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 GTF?
- Great Falls International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Great Falls International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve GTF: Great Falls Jet Center and Holman Aviation. 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 GTF?
- The closest alternate is Helena Regional Airport (HLN), about 58 nm away, followed by Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GTF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 57m (234 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 20m (403 nm), Seattle about 1h 26m (444 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.