4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Everything felt clean and well-organized, and the flow from check-in to gates was smooth.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
Airports / Montana / MSO
Medium airport · MSO
Missoula Montana Airport.
Missoula, Montana · 3,206 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
1,213 ratings
1
Operators based
3,206
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Missoula, MontanaELEV 3,206 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
1,213
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,206
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
84 nm
To the nearest alternate
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).
Overview
Missoula Montana Airport (KMSO / MSO) is a mid-sized airport serving Missoula, Montana. The field lies at an elevation of 3,206 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: S & K Aviation Ltd. bases aircraft at MSO. Useful alternates include Glacier Park International Airport (FCA, 84 nm), Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 88 nm), and Helena Regional Airport (HLN, 89 nm). MSO offers a single 9,501-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Missoula, MT destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MSO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KMSO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Minuteman Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Neptune Aviation Services FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Unicom 123.30
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +8 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
“Overall, a relaxed, welcoming airport experience that feels a little more personal than most.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Rental car access was also super convenient and easy to navigate, which is always a huge plus after a long trip.”
Deborah Shoemaker Publisher5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Missoula Montana Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMSO
IATA
MSO
FAA / Local
MSO
Elevation
3,206 ft
Coordinates
46.9158° N · 114.0911° 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 3,206 ft, MSO sits lower than 61% of the 31 Montana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,501 ft
- 12/309,501 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,501 ft
MSO's 9,501 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. 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.
- 84nmFCAGlacier Park International AirportKalispell
- 88nmBTMBert Mooney AirportButte
- 89nmHLNHelena Regional AirportHelena
- 108nmSMNLemhi County AirportSalmon
- 116nmGTFGreat Falls International AirportGreat Falls
- 122nmCOECoeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington FieldCoeur d'Alene
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMSO · Missoula Montana Airport · Missoula, MT
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MSO 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) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 337 nm | 1h 11m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 379 nm | 1h 17m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 560 nm | 1h 42m |
| Denver (DEN) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 652 nm | 1h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 668 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MSO?
- Missoula Montana Airport's longest paved runway is 9,501 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 MSO?
- Missoula Montana Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MSO?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Missoula Montana Airport as a home base, including S & K Aviation Ltd.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Missoula Montana Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MSO: Minuteman Jet Center and Neptune Aviation Services 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 MSO?
- The closest alternate is Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), about 84 nm away, followed by Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) at 88 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MSO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 58m (244 nm), Seattle about 1h 11m (337 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 17m (379 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.