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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Montana / HLN
Medium airport · HLN
Helena Regional Airport.
Helena, Montana · 3,877 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
401 ratings
0
Operators based
3,877
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Helena, MontanaELEV 3,877 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
401
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,877
Field elevation
feet above sea level
45
Nearest alternate
nm to BTM
Field standing
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).
Overview
Helena Regional Airport, listed as KHLN / HLN, is a mid-sized airport in Helena, Montana. Field elevation is 3,877 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list HLN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 45 nm), Great Falls International Airport (GTF, 58 nm), and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN, 60 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Missoula, MT destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HLN to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KHLN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Skyservice Helena FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freePositioned between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, Skyservice Helena welcomes clients to the West with unmatched hospitality and convenient amenities at our private jet center. Whether you are visiting Montana’s capital for business or pleasure, Skyservice Helena is located just minutes away from downtown.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 (airport page: 5:00 a.m. to midnight, 365 days per year)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The US Forest Service, Boeing, and the Montana National Guard all have real estate here, making it a great place to window gaze at certain times of the year.”
Randy M5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Helena Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHLN
IATA
HLN
FAA / Local
HLN
Elevation
3,877 ft
Coordinates
46.6068° N · 111.9830° 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 3,877 ft, HLN sits higher than 65% of the 31 Montana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 09/279,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/234,644 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/342,989 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
HLN's 9,000 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.
- 45nmBTMBert Mooney AirportButte
- 58nmGTFGreat Falls International AirportGreat Falls
- 60nmBZNBozeman Yellowstone International AirportBozeman
- 84nmLVMMission FieldLivingston
- 89nmMSOMissoula Montana AirportMissoula
- 107nmLWTLewistown Municipal AirportLewistown
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKHLN · Helena Regional Airport · Helena, MT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HLN 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) | 188 nm | 50m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 349 nm | 1h 13m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 473 nm | 1h 30m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 497 nm | 1h 33m |
| Denver (DEN) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 648 nm | 1h 54m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HLN?
- Helena Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 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 HLN?
- Helena Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Helena Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves HLN: Skyservice Helena FBO. 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 HLN?
- The closest alternate is Bert Mooney Airport (BTM), about 45 nm away, followed by Great Falls International Airport (GTF) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 13m (349 nm), Seattle about 1h 23m (425 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 30m (473 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.